Plastic

Plastic

1. Elastomers

   • These is a very flexible plastic and it can recover its original shape.
   • Rubber
     • It can be natural or synthetic, it is elastic.
   • Neoprene
     • It is flexible,waterproof and insulated.

2. Thermoset

   • With these plastic you can shape her with heat but only once.
   • Melamine
     • Is resistant to high temperatures and chemicals, it is easy to clean.
   • Bakelite
     • It is hard and brittle, It withstands heat very well
   • Polyester resins
     • It is rigid and brittle, they are some times strengthened with fibreglass

3. Thermoplastic

   • These are plastics that you con melt them all the times you want and make them the form you want
   • Polyethylene
     • It as a good chemical resistance, is non-toxic.
   • Polystyrene
     • Is a lightweight and transparent plastic.
   • Polyvinyl Chloride
     • It has a highly resistant to abrasion and impact
   • Polypropylene
     • It is easy to model and dye, it is resistant to solvents.
   • Polyethylene terephthalate
     • It is recyclable, transparent and easy to dye.
   • Teflon
     • It is resistant to chemicals and high temperatures.
   • Polycarbonate
     • It is highly resistant to impact and heat.

4. Plastics are materials formed by a structure of hydrogen and carbon atoms. The most of plastics are made up from oil and its derivative, some pf them have a natural origen (latex).