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Thermoplastic |
Materials that can be formed or reformed into many different shapes as many times as desired. By application of heat and or pressure. |
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Thermosetting |
Once chemical reaction has taken place material can not be altered regardless of how much heat or pressure is applied. |
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Do plastics have a high coefficient of thermal expansion |
Yes |
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ABS |
-Has excellent impact strength and used with temperatures up to 180 degrees Fahrenheit or 82 degrees Celsius. - supplies in 12ft lengths -pipe is black -glue is yellow -greatest disadvantage is it supports combustion |
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PVC |
The material is more corrosion resistant than ABS and is self extinguishing. Maximum operating temp is 140f 60c Glue is grey or clear |
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CPVC |
Specially blended to withstand temps up to 212f 100c Special glue must be used with this material |
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PE/AL/PE |
Made with a layer of polyethylene and a layer of aluminum Crimping or compression fittings are used to join this pipe |
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Polybutylene |
No longer made |
