Engineering Studies – H2 Transport Engineering – Materials and Manufacturing
This topic covers thermosoftening polymers, there description, application and methods of shaping.
Key Concepts
- Thermosoftening polymer definition and description
- Shaping methods
- Applications for thermosoftening polymers
Discussion Questions
- Describe the structure of a thermosoftening polymer.
- Discuss an example of shaping a thermosoftening polymer by:
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- Extrusion
- Injection moulding
- Blow moulding
- Name three thermosoftening polymers and the application they are commonly used.