Understanding Plastic Materials and Their Properties

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Plastic Materials

Materials: These are materials made of polymers consisting of long chains of molecules containing carbon.

  • Natural: Obtained directly from plant materials (pulp) or animals (casein).
  • Synthetic or Artificial: Elaborated from compounds derived from petroleum, natural gas, or coal.

Polymerization

Consists of joining small molecules together to form large ones.

Thermoplastic Materials

Compounds obtained from petroleum products. Chains are weakly bound together, soften when heated, and can

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