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Explain the difference between the thermoplastic and thermosetting plastics.



Explain the difference between the thermoplastic and thermosetting plastics.


Grade:upto college level

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Hrishant Goswami
343 Points
10 years ago

There are two types of plastics: Thermosetting plastics and Thermoplastics.

Thermosetting plastic

Thermoplastic

Thermosetting plastic cannot be bent easily. It may break when forced to bend.

Thermoplastic can be bent easily.

Thermosetting plastic cannot be softened by heating. Thus, it cannot be reshaped once moulded.

Thermoplastic can be softened easily by heating. Thus, it can be reshaped.

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