3. PLASTIC:
Any non metalic substance that can be moulded to to
desired shape
They are natural or synthetic resins
First synthetic resin(phenol formal dehyde) was
developed by Dr Beekland in 1900
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Origins of plastic synthetic plastic
The main source of synthetic
plastics is crude oil.
Petrol, paraffin, lubricating oils
and high petroleum gases are bi-
products, produced during the
refining of crude oil.
These gases are broken down into
monomers. Monomers are
chemical substances consisting of
a single molecule.
A process called Polymerisation
occurs when thousands of
monomers are linked together.
The compounds formed as called
polymers.
Combining the element carbon
with one or more other elements
such as oxygen, hydrogen,
chlorine, fluorine and nitrogen
makes most polymers.
7. Main Consituents
Binder (pollymeric compound)
Fillers (chalk, abestos, paper)
Use to improve mechanical properties and make them
ecnomcal
Plasticizers (vegetable oil,dibutyl pthalate)
Use to make them soft and improve toughness and make
them flexible.
Coloring matter (chromium oxide)
Lubricants (stearates)
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Types of Plastic
Thermoplastics:
There are a wide range of
thermoplastics, some that are rigid
and some that are extremely flexible.
The molecules of thermoplastics are
in lines or long chains with very few
entanglements. When heat is applied
the molecules move apart, which
increases the distance between them,
causing them to become untangled.
This allows them to become soft when
heated so that they can be bent into
all sorts of shapes.
When they are left to cool the chains
of molecules cool, take their former
position and the plastic becomes stiff
and hard again. The process of
heating, shaping, reheating and
reforming can be repeated many
times.
Long chain molecules
9. Thermosetting plastics
The molecules of thermosetting
plastics are heavily cross-linked.
They form a rigid molecular
structure.
The molecules in thermoplastics sit
end-to-end and side-by-side.
Although they soften when heated
the first time, which allows them to
be shaped they become
permanently stiff and solid and
cannot be reshaped.
Thermoplastics remain rigid and
non-flexible even at high
temperatures. Polyester resin and
urea formaldehyde are examples
of thermosetting plastics.
Cross-linked molecules
10. Generaly there are 45 different types of plastic on the
basis of thermoplastic and thermosetting
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11. Types of plastic on the base of thermoplastic
Polythylene or polythene
(a)high density polythene (specific gravity 0.96 and
softning temrature 120 to 130 degree centigrade
(b)low density polythene (specific gravity 0.90 and
softning temprature 86 degree centigrade
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PVC
The rigid type is used
to make pipes,
guttering and
roofing. It is very
lightweight and is
resistant to acids and
alkalis.
The plasticised type
is used for suitcases,
hosepipes, electrical
wiring and floor
coverings.
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Nylon
Nylon is hard, tough, self-
lubricating, has a high
melting point and has
very good resistance to
wear and tear.
It has been used to make
clothing, bearings and
propellers.
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Polystyrene
Polystyrene is
used to make
plates, cutlery
and model kits.
It is stiff hard and
comes in a wide
range of colours.
Image: cup and
saucer
15. Other types are
Acrylics
Acrylonitric butadiene styrene (ABS)
Polytetra floroethaylene
etc
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16. Properties of plastic
Light weighted
Low thermal conductivity
Good tensile strength
Can be easily fixed in position
Good sound absorption proprty
etc
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17. Types of plastic on the base of
thermosetting.
Polysters:(manufacture by condensation poly merisation
of dicarboxylic acid and dihydric alcohal
Good resistance to heat
Use in helmets
Mobile body
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18. Epoxy Resins
Manufacture by condencation polymerization of ephicholrohydric and
polyhydroxy compound.
Have extremly high bond strength.
Use as adhesive .
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