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RRMR

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on: Aug 19, 2018
Explain why laboratory identification of a plastic so often involves burning the plastic.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Identify three tests for thermal properties of plastic materials.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


voltaire123

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Reply #1 on: Aug 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Many plastics can be readily distinguished by their burning characteristics and the burning tests are so easy to perform.

Answer to Question 2

The heat distortion test (HDT), the coefficient of thermal expansion


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