What is the Melting Point of Plastic? I am doing a science experimient and I need to know beforehand what it is, if anyone knows then please tell me. Thanks. I GREATLY appreciate it.
2007-05-24 10:14:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
There are many types of plastics. Each has its own melting point.
2007-05-24 10:18:56 · answer #1 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the previous answerers said, there are different types of plastics. They are all part of the polymer "family". Some of the polymers actually become harder when you heat them up and don't melt, while the others become "liquid". The liquid state is actually more of a melt type, very thick and viscous.
2007-05-24 17:21:05 · answer #2 · answered by Damien 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are thousands of types of plastic, and their melting points range from 80 to several hundred degrees C.
You need to find out which type of plastic do you have.
2007-05-24 17:19:39 · answer #3 · answered by dr_luj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it would largely depend on the type of plastic. There are many different types like polystyrene and polyethylene, etc. Google the type you have for more info on its properties.
2007-05-24 17:17:14 · answer #4 · answered by Lady Geologist 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
complicated aspect. look using the search engines. that might help!
2014-12-04 23:33:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋