Thermosets vs. Thermoplastics | Polymeric Materials Series

Do you wonder why some plastic parts melt when heated, while others don’t? Or why some plastics dissolve in acetone, while nail polish remover bottles aren’t affected by it? This series will explain why polymeric materials can exhibit a wide range of properties, and show the pros and cons of each material type. In this video, you will learn how thermosets, which get their creep resistance and other properties from cross-linking, differ from thermoplastics, which do not cross-link. Sign up for upcoming webinars and watch recent on-demand videos here: https://madisongroup.com/events.html Contact Us: Phone: 608-231-1907 E-mail: [email protected] Time Stamps: What are Thermosets?: 00:50 Thermoset Advantages: 01:44 Thermoset Disadvantages: 02:22 Thermoset Processing Methods: 03:04 Thermoset Examples: 03:15 What are Thermoplastics? 03:29 Thermoplastic Advantages: 03:39 Thermoplastic Disadvantages: 04:19 Thermoplastic Processing Methods: 05:38 Thermoplastic Examples: 05:45