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Diff btw thermoset n thermoplastic (3) |
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Advantages of plastics (10) |
- resistance to corrosion - lightweight - low friction - available in many colours - optical clarity - relatively cheap - ease of manufacturability - good electrical n thermal insulation - good strength to weight ratio - reasonably tough n strong |
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Disadvantages of plastics (5) |
- loss properties n strength at high temp (knot more than 200°C) - tends to creep - likely harm to chemical attack - presence of BPA in some plastics - degrade(colour) under exposure to sunlight/UV |