(a) Describe the difference between thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers. (b) How are the stiffness, strength, elongation and toughness of polymers evaluated in a quantitative manner? (c) Compare and contrast the physical properties and mechanical behavior of typical polymers in the following classes of materials: (i) flexible plastics (ii) rigid plastics (iii) fibers (iv) elastomers

(a) Describe the difference between thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers. (b) How are the stiffness, strength, elongation and toughness of polymers evaluated in a quantitative manner? (c) Compare and contrast the physical properties and mechanical behavior of typical polymers in the following classes of materials: (i) flexible plastics (ii) rigid plastics (iii) fibers (iv) elastomers

Chemistry for Engineering Students

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Chapter8: Molecules And Materials

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