PLASTICS
Plastics are known as a non-metallic lightweight material which comes in various colors and are produced from petroleum products known as monomers. When a great number of monomers are combined through chemical reactions, polymers are formed. It is this polymer that are referred to as plastics. The process of combining monomers is known as polymerization. The major component of plastic is resin. Resin is a material which softens and flows and can be moulded.
Plastics are a wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic materials that use polymers as a main ingredient. Their plasticity makes it possible for plastics to be moulded, extruded or pressed into solid objects of various shapes.
Types of Plastic
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