Definition Of Thermoplastic

Plastic which gets deformed easily and bends on heating is known as thermoplastic

Polythene and PVC are examples of thermoplastics
Plastic is also a polymer like synthetic fibre
In some plastics the type of arrangement of monomers is linear while in others it is cross linked
Plastic is easily mouldable, that is, can be shaped into any form
Plastic can be recycled, reshaped, reused, coloured, melted and rolled into sheets or wires
Polythene is an example of plastic. It is used for making polythene bags
Plastics do not react with water or air
They are not corroded easily
Plastics are poor conductors of heat and electricity
Plastics have lightweight, lower price, good strength, and easy handling
We think of storing food items, pickles, milk, dry food, water in plastic containers as they are non reactive
Thermoplastics can be recycled
Reduce, reuse, recycle and recover are the principles for plastic
Thermoplastic is a type of plastic made from polymer resins that becomes a homogenized liquid when heated and hard when cooled
It can be reheated, reshaped, and frozen repeatedly. This quality also makes thermoplastics recyclable
Some types of thermoplastics that are commonly produced today are polyurethane, polypropylene, polycarbonate, and acrylic
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) is a type of thermoplastic used to manufacture sports equipment, toys
Thermoplastics are a family of polymers that can be repeatedly stretched without permanently deforming the shape of the part.

Automotive Applications
It was used as a substitute for ivory. Today, it is used to make guitar picks
Thermoplastics is used to make shampoo bottles, plastic grocery bags, and even bullet proof vests
Polycarbonate is used to make compact discs (CDs), drinking bottles, food storage containers, and eyeglass lenses
Celluloid, a kind of thermoplastic was used as a substitute for ivory
They are used for packaging tablets, threads for stitching wounds, syringes, doctor’s gloves
Special plastic cookware used in microwave ovens is made of thermoplastics. The heat cooks the food but plastic is not affected
Teflon is a special plstic on which water and oil do not stick. It is used for non stick coating on pans
They are used in cars, aircrafts and spacecrafts
Thermoplastics are used in slippers, furniture and decoration pieces
Electrical wires have a plastic covering
Gaskets, automotive interior parts and flexible grips are made of thermoplastics