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Thermosets

Source:
https://www.slideshare.
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matrix-composites

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Thermosets

Source:
https://www.slideshare.
net/BKLR/polymer-
matrix-composites

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Thermosets

Source:
https://www.slideshare.
net/BKLR/polymer-
matrix-composites

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• General properties: more durable, harder, Thermosets

tough, light.
• Typical uses: automobile parts, construction
materials.
Examples:
• Malemine formaldehyde (Formica) use in laminates
• Phenolics (Bakelite): bottle caps, bonding plywood,
glues.
• Unsaturated Polyesters: lacquers, varnishes, boat
hulls, furniture.
• Epoxies and Resins: glues, coating of electrical
circuits,
• composites: fiberglass in helicopter blades, boats Source:
http://frontdesk.co.in/co
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• General properties: these are thermosets, and Elastomers

have rubber-like properties.
• Typical uses: medical masks, gloves, rubber-
substitutes

Types of Rubber:

• Natural rubber: It is natural product form rubber

tree. The milk form rubber trees called as latex is
collected at rubber plantations.
• Synthetic rubbers: This is a polymer and it is
manufactured by chemical process of
polymerization. Source:
http://frontdesk.co.in/co
nstruction-
materials/plastics/

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Synthetic rubber examples Elastomers

• Butadiene Rubber
• Butyl Rubber
• Chloroprene Rubber
• Ethylene-propylene Rubber
• Isoprene Rubber
• Nitrile Rubber
• Polyurethanes : mattress, cushion, insulation, toys
• Silicones: surgical gloves, applications in joint
seals
• Styrene – Butadiene Rubber (SBR) :
• Thermoplastic Elastomers Source:
http://frontdesk.co.in/co
nstruction-
materials/plastics/

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Comparison
of Polymers

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https://www.slideshare.
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Comparison
of Polymers

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https://www.slideshare.
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PMC

Source: https://www.slideshare.net/BKLR/polymer-matrix-composites & https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780857096838500094

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PMC

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Characteristics of Polymers: PMC

• Low Density.
• Low coefficient of friction.
• Good corrosion resistance.
• Good mould ability.
• Excellent surface finish can be obtained.
• Can be produced with close dimensional tolerances.
• Economical.
• Poor tensile strength.
• Low mechanical properties.
• Poor temperature resistance.
• Can be produced transparent or in different colors.
Source:
https://slideplayer.com/
slide/6019693/

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PMC
Properties of Polymers:

• Reflective
• Impact resistant
• Tough
• Brittle
• Translucent
• Malleable
• Soft
• Elastic
Source:
https://slideplayer.com/
slide/6019693/

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