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Plastics Types of Plastics Draw and describe the structure and bonding of a thermoplastic Thermoplastics are linear chain molecules, sometimes with side bonding of the molecules, but with weak, secondary bonding between the chains.
Explain the effect of load on a thermoplastic, with reference to orientation of chains Deformation occurs in two ways: elastic in which initially coiled chains are stretched and plastic at higher loads, where secondary bonds weaken and allow the molecular chains to slide over each other. Creep and flow are important. No quantitative details required
 Explain the reversible effect of temperature on a thermoplastic, with reference to orientation of chains Increase in temperature causes plastic deformation.
Discuss the properties and uses of two thermoplastics including: Polypropene
Polyester
Draw and describe the structure and bonding of a thermoset. Thermosets are formed by making primary (covalent) bonds which form strong, primary cross-links between adjacent polymer chains. This gives the thermosets a rigid three-dimensional structure.
Explain the non-reversible effect of temperature on a thermoset. Heating increases the number of permanent cross links and so hardens the plastic
Discuss the properties and uses of two thermosets including: Polyurethane.
Vulcanized Rubber
Discuss the importance of the properties of plastics on the recycling of plastics. Evaluate the importance of the properties of thermoplastics and thermosets on product design |
