Thermosets

Plastics

 * __Thermosets__** - Thermoset materials undergo a chemical reaction and become "set." Most of the materials have a high molecular weight that generally results in hard, brittle plastics.
 * Alkyd- artificial fiber made from a special group of vinyl compounds, primarily acrylonitrile
 * Uses- Paint, Resin, Varnish
 * Properties- Flexable, polymeric structure
 * Amino Plastics- A plastic (synthetic resin) made from amino compounds; used as an adhesive and as a coating for paper and textiles
 * Uses- Adhesives, paper coatings
 * Properties- Plastic, Flexable, Resin
 * Casein- Casein is a protein that is found in milk and used independently in many foods as a binding agent. Technically, it is part of a group called phosphoproteins, collections of proteins bound to something containing phosphoric acid. Casein may also be called caseinogen, particularly in European foods.
 * Uses- Binding agent, Raw milk, Homogenization
 * Properties-
 * Epoxy (EP)- or polyepoxide a thermosetting epoxide polymer that cures after being mixed with a hardener
 * Uses- Resin Glues, Paints, Concrete
 * Properties- Flexible, Gells, elastic.
 * Furan- A hetercyclic organic compound derived by the thermal decomposition of cellulosic solids such as pine wood
 * Uses- floor adhesive resins, other adhesives
 * Properties- Colorless, Flammable, liquid
 * Phenolic/phenols (PF)- various synthetic thermosetting resins, made by the reaction of phenols with simple //**aldehydes**// and used to make molded products and as coatings and adhesives. Also called phenolic resin.
 * Uses- antiseptic, aspirin, dyes, high explosives, resins
 * Properties- liquid, alcohol like
 * Unsaturated Polyesters- Unsaturated polyesters are linear copolymers containing carbon-carbon double bonds.
 * Uses- Reinforced fiberglass, clothing
 * Properties- synthetic, fiber, wrinkle resistant
 * Polyurethane (PU)- Polyurethane is categorized as a polymer based on its chemical structure. It can also be categorized as an elastomer in some of its forms. Polyurethane can be made in many different forms, hard like fiberglass, squishy like car upholstery foam, bouncy like rubber balls, or sticky like glue.
 * Uses- paint, cotton, rubber, metal, and wood
 * Properties- incredibly resilient, flexible, and durable
 * Silicone (SI)- Man made polymer compound in many forms used for many things in daily life.
 * Uses- Adhesives, Gels, coatings, sealants, cookware, insulating
 * Properties- heat resistant, non-stick, rubber like

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