Polymers

Thermoplastics:

• ABS

• Acrylic

• Nylon

• Poly-carbonate

• Polystyrene.

Thermosetting polymers:

• Epoxy

• Polyester and melamine resins

• Polyurethanes

• Vulcanised rubber.

Students will not be expected to have practical experience of working with all of these polymers but exam questions could refer to any of the properties listed. The effects of heat on thermosets and thermoplastics.