Compression molding is a technology that is normally used for thermosetting polymers: the process consists in compressing the plastic material inside a mold of a heated mold, the heat of the mold fluidizes the thermosetting material and makes the pressure possible and consequently the realization of the “form.” This technology allows to realize parts of… Continue reading Compression Molding
The main physical properties of a thermoplastic and thermosetting products are: Extreme solidity at ambient temperature Excellent electrical isolation Excellent thermal and acoustic insulation Great portability and ease of use thanks to its light weight Durability Resistant to atmospheric agents Liquid and gas impermeability Thermoplastic products are very resistant to acids Thermosetting products are very… Continue reading The main physical properties of plastic
Back in 1909, the Belgian-American chemist Leo Baekeland made a discovery that still nowdays gave him a reputation of being one of the most influential scientist in history: he discovered the bakelite, the first thermosetting plastic material! Studying two derivatives of petroleum – phenol and formaldehyde – Baekeland invented a material that even if heated… Continue reading Plastic Materials. The first synthetic plastic in history
