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Difference between Thermosetting plastic and thermoplastic Material

Thermosetting plastic 

The thermoplastic are  long chain macromolecules with slight number of cross links when warmed up and squeeze the chains glide above another and fluid materials take the shape of any mould in which they are placed.

The thermosetting plastic are strong cross link between the chains once thes e formed by pressure and heat, the plastic set to a rigid solid.

Thermosetting plastics are a type of polymer that undergoes a chemical reaction during curing, resulting in a permanent and irreversible solidification.

 Unlike thermoplastics, which soften when heated and can be reshaped, thermosetting plastics harden irreversibly upon heating and cannot be melted or reshaped afterward. This property makes them suitable for applications requiring high heat resistance, dimensional stability, and durability. 

Thermosetting plastics are commonly used in a wide range of applications, including electrical insulation, automotive parts, adhesives, coatings, and composite materials. Examples of thermosetting plastics include epoxy resins, phenolic resins, and polyester resins.

Thermoplastic Material

Thermoplastic materials are a type of polymer that becomes soft and pliable when heated and solidifies upon cooling, allowing them to be molded or reshaped multiple times without undergoing significant chemical change. 

This characteristic makes thermoplastics highly versatile and widely used in various industries. Common thermoplastic materials include polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and polycarbonate. 

They are utilized in applications ranging from packaging and consumer goods to automotive components, medical devices, and construction materials. Thermoplastics offer advantages such as ease of processing, recyclability, and a wide range of mechanical and chemical properties tailored to specific applications.

  What is Difference between Thermosetting plastic and thermoplastic material?

Thermosetting Plastics	Thermosetting material
1. They have three dimensional network of primary covalent bonds with cross links between chains	1. They are straight polymers without cross connect and divide.
2. They are more harder and strong than thermoplastic resins.	2. They are soft and low strong.
3. Once hardened and set they do not soft with application of heat.	3. They can be soft by heat and hard by cooling.
4. Object made by thermosetting resins can be used excessive temperature without destruction.	4. Objects made by thermoplastic resins cannot be used at excessive temperature
5. It is difficult to fill an intricate mould with such plastic.	5.  They can fill the complicated mould quite easily.
6. They cannot be recycled	6. They can be recycled again and they are economical.
7. They are usually supplied in a partially polymerized form in which they are lequid or partially thermoplastic solids.	7. They are usually supplied as granular materials.

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