What are Thermoplastics and Thermosetting Plastics?

Thermoplastics are a type of plastic polymer that becomes moldable when exposed to heat and solidifies upon cooling. This process can be repeated multiple times, making thermoplastics highly versatile and recyclable. The ability to be reshaped without altering their fundamental properties is one of the defining features of thermoplastics. Thermosetting plastics, also known as thermosets, are polymers that irreversibly harden when exposed to heat. Unlike thermoplastics, once thermosetting plastics have been cured, they cannot be remolded or reheated to change their shape. This characteristic is due to the cross-linked structure formed during the curing process, which creates a rigid, three-dimensional network. Enroll now at Tutoroot.
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