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What are thermoplastics polymers? Name any two thermoplastics polmer.Give the preperation, properties and uses of any one thermoplastics polymer.
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A thermoplastic polymer is a plastic material that becomes pliable or moldable above a specific temperature and solidifies upon cooling.
e.g. Acrylic, ABS, Nylon, Polyethylene, etc.
NYLON-6:
Preparation -
Nylon-6 is made only from one kind of monomer called caprolactum.
E caprolactum
Nylon-6 is made by heating caprolactum to about 250°C with about 5-10% water thrown in.
Properties:
Uses: