Polymers

Materials
Cross-linked

Natural rubber
Synthetic rubbers
Thermoplastic elastomers

Phenol-formaldehyde
Urea-formaldehydes
Amino-formaldehydes
Unsaturated polyesters
Epoxide resins
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Materials
Thermosets (PF, UF, MF)

Bakelite radio 1930 Picnic set (UF) 1940s

• Adhesives and impregnating resins

• Electrical fittings
• Kettle/iron/soucepan handles
• Tableware/picnicware
• Parts for domestic appliences
• Decorative laminates for work surfaces
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Materials
Thermosets (GRP, Epoxy resin)

Blondecell Risho

• Marine mouldings • Electrical insulators

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• Aircraft components • Adhesives
• Racing car components
• Sports equipment
 Polymers
Materials
Elastomers

Oldrati

Tyres

Silent blocks

Spark plug cups

Elastic belts

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 Polymers
Materials
Additives
• Fillers
• Plasticizers
• Stabilizers
• Flame retardants
• Colorants
• Lubricants
• Antistatic agents
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Materials
Properties
• Lightness
• High strength-to weight ratio
• High strength composites
• Low thermal conductivity
• Low electrical conductivity
• Resistance to chemicals
• Variety of colours and transparencies
• Low cost
• Recyclability
• Flammability
• Static electrification