FE > Semester 1 > Applied Chemistry 1

Marks : 03

Years : MAY 2016

Thermoset plastics contain polymers that cross-link together during the curing process to form an irreversible chemical bond. The cross-linking process eliminates the risk of the product remelting when heat is applied, making thermosets ideal for high-heat applications such as electronics and appliances.

• More resistant to high temperatures than thermoplastics

• Highly flexible design

• Thick to thin wall capabilities

• Excellent aesthetic appearance

• High levels of dimensional stability

• Due to all these reasons Thermosetting polymers cannot be reshaped and reused.