Thermoplastic
What Thermoplastic means in Design and Technology A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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A type of polymer that becomes pliable or moldable above a specific temperature and solidifies upon cooling. It can be repeatedly reheated and reshaped.
A type of polymer that can be repeatedly heated, softened, reshaped, and cooled to harden. They have weak secondary bonds between polymer chains.
A polymer that becomes pliable or mouldable above a specific temperature and solidifies upon cooling. Can be repeatedly reheated and reshaped.
A polymer that becomes pliable or mouldable above a specific temperature and solidifies upon cooling. This process can be repeated.
A polymer that can be repeatedly heated, softened, and reshaped without undergoing a chemical change.
A polymer that can be repeatedly heated, softened, and reshaped.
Topics that use Thermoplastic
- Part 2: Designing a prototype (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
- Part 3: Making a final prototype (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
- Topic 1: Materials (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
- Topic 10: Current legislation (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
- Topic 12: Further processes and techniques (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
- Topic 3: Processes and techniques (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Composite
- Malleability
- Performance Characteristics
- Smart Material
- Thermosetting Polymer
- Alloy
- Ductility
- Ferrous Metal
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