Definitions
- Describing a type of plastic that can be melted and reshaped multiple times. - Referring to a material that is used in various industries such as automotive, packaging, and construction. - Talking about a polymer that can be molded into different shapes and forms when heated.
- Referring to a synthetic material made from polymers that can be molded into various shapes and forms. - Describing a material that is used in manufacturing, packaging, and construction. - Talking about a substance that can be molded into different shapes and forms at high temperatures.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are synthetic materials made from polymers.
- 2Both can be molded into various shapes and forms.
- 3Both are used in manufacturing, packaging, and construction industries.
- 4Both can be recycled and reused.
- 5Both have a wide range of applications in different fields.
What is the difference?
- 1Melting point: Thermoplastics can be melted and reshaped multiple times, while plastics can only be melted and reshaped once.
- 2Durability: Thermoplastics are more durable and flexible than plastics.
- 3Cost: Thermoplastics are generally more expensive than plastics.
- 4Processing: Thermoplastics require higher temperatures and longer processing times than plastics.
- 5Applications: Thermoplastics are used in high-performance applications such as aerospace and medical industries, while plastics are used in everyday products such as toys and household items.
Remember this!
Thermoplastic and plastic are both synthetic materials made from polymers that can be molded into various shapes and forms. However, the difference between them lies in their melting point, durability, cost, processing, and applications. Thermoplastics can be melted and reshaped multiple times, are more durable and flexible, but are generally more expensive and require higher processing temperatures. Plastics can only be melted and reshaped once, are less durable, but are cheaper and easier to process. Thermoplastics are used in high-performance applications, while plastics are used in everyday products.
