List of Thermoplastic Materials | Engineering

Important thermoplastic materials are described as follows: 1. Polyethylene or Polythene 2. Polyvinylchloride 3. Polypropylene 4. Teflon or Polytetrafluoroethylene 5. Polystyrene 6. Acrylics 7. ABS (Acrylonitric Butadiene Styrene) 8. Silicones 9. Polyvinylidene Chloride 10. Polyamides 11. Bitumen. 1. Polyethylene or Polythene (C2H4)n: This material originated in England was produced commercially in the United States in 1943. Polyethylenes are obtainable as [...]