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Polymer Chemistry

Polymers in and Around You

What is a thermoplastic?

If a polymer becomes soft when it is heated (and then hardens again when cooled), it’s known as a thermoplastic. The temperature at which the polymer softens depends on what it’s made of and on the size of the polymer chains. Thermoplastics are easy to recycle because they can be remolded when they’re hot.



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