Explain why the following are made of thermosetting plastics.
- Saucepan handles
- Electric plugs/switches/plug boards
Answer:
- Saucepan handles are made of thermosetting plastics because these plastics do not get softened on heating. Also, thermosetting plastics such as bakelite are poor conductors of heat.
- Thermosetting plastics such as bakelite are poor conductors of heat and electricity. Therefore, they are used for making electric plugs, switches, plug boards, etc.