Question

What are the important characteristics of thermoplastics?

Answer 1

1. Thermoplastics soften on heating and harden on cooling without chemical change, so they can be reshaped.
2. They consist of long linear or branched polymer chains held by weak intermolecular forces.
3. They are recyclable and can be remolded many times.
4. They range from rigid to flexible and often have good toughness, electrical insulation, and chemical resistance.