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thermosetA polymer-based liquid or powder that becomes solid when heated, placed under pressure, treated with a chemical or via radiation. The curing process creates a chemical bond that, unlike a thermoplastic, prevents the material from being remelted. See thermoplastic. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A high-modulus PP fiber with the same strength as fiberglass and one-third the density has been developed as a lightweight reinforcement for thermoset composites. and provides information on thermoset and thermoplastic composites, as well as sandwich construction, finishing processes, applications in different sectors, techno-economic data, recycling issues and the composite industry as a whole. Driven by automakers looking for lower-weight, higher-capability materials, suppliers are pushing new polymer formulations into areas that have been traditionally dominated by metals and thermoset plastics. |
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