Difference Between Thermoplastic and Thermosetting Plastic

6 Differences Between Thermoplastic and Thermosetting Plastic

S.NO.	Thermoplastic Plastic	Thermosetting Plastic
1.	Thermoplastic materials can be melted and reshaped multiple times.	Thermosetting materials harden and become permanent when heated.
2.	Thermoplastic materials have a linear molecular structure.	Thermosetting materials have a crosslinked molecular structure.
3.	Thermoplastic materials can be recycled.	Thermosetting materials cannot be recycled.
4.	Thermoplastic materials have a lower heat resistance than thermosetting materials.	Higher Heat resistance.
5.	Thermoplastic materials have lower impact resistance than thermosetting materials.	Higher Impact resistance.
6.	Thermoplastic materials are easier to process than thermosetting materials due to their ability to be melted and reshaped.	Thermosetting Plastic is difficult to Process.

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