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    Polymers are long chains of molecules linked together that are commonly made from oil and used to create plastics. There are several types of polymers including thermoforming polymers that can be reshaped with heat and are recyclable but melt easily, thermosetting polymers that permanently set after heating and are rigid but non-recyclable, elastomers like rubber that can stretch and return to their original shape, and polymers come in various stock forms like sheets, granules, and foam.

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    Polymers are long chains of molecules linked together that are commonly made from oil and used to create plastics. There are several types of polymers including thermoforming polymers that can be reshaped with heat and are recyclable but melt easily, thermosetting polymers that permanently set after heating and are rigid but non-recyclable, elastomers like rubber that can stretch and return to their original shape, and polymers come in various stock forms like sheets, granules, and foam.

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    Polymers are long chains of molecules linked together that are commonly made from oil and used to create plastics. There are several types of polymers including thermoforming polymers that can be reshaped with heat and are recyclable but melt easily, thermosetting polymers that permanently set after heating and are rigid but non-recyclable, elastomers like rubber that can stretch and return to their original shape, and polymers come in various stock forms like sheets, granules, and foam.

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    Polymers

    Made from oil, simple chains of molecules linked together. That’s what a polymer is.
    Many plastics begin with “poly” such as polyethene or polypropylene.
    These polymers are made by:
    1. Fracking
    2. Fractional distillation (done in chemistry)
    3. Polymerisation

    Thermoforming polymers:
    - Reformed with heat.
    - Therefor are recyclable.
    - Malleable and bendy
    - Do not resist heat well, can melt and be easily moulded.

    Thermosetting: (Always contain the word resin)


    - Thermosetting polymers “set” with heat, once they are heated, they undergo a chemical
    change that cannot be reversed.
    - Non-recyclable
    - Rigid and resistant to heat.
    - Ideal for electrical fittings, pan handles etc etc…

    Elastomers:
    - Rubbers – priestly noted on how well it removes pencil.
    - Developments in technology has vastly increased the creation of more elastomers.
    - Can be stretched and then return to its original shape.
    - Used in elastic products to increase grip strength, such as drills and razors.

    Stock form:
    - Sheet, granules, rod, filament, foam, powder.

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