MATERIAL AND WORKSHOP PRACTICES
What Is Thermocol?
Thermocol is a thermoplastic polymer of styrene that is capable of being molded into objects. This polymer material is formed from monomer styrene. The polymerization of styrene monomer results in the formation of polystyrene. Polystyrene is a synthetic polymer known as thermocol. It is useful in thermal insulation.
Thermocol Sheet Making Process
Thermoforming is the procedure used to create the plates. During this procedure, a thermocol sheet with a plate-like shape is heated over a negative mold cavity. Positive pressure is applied via a plunger (positive mold). After then, the entire assembly is cooled.
USES OF THERMOCOL
- It is a thermoplastic polymer of styrene which can be molded into objects.
- It is formed by the monomer styrene that results in the formation of polystyrene which is a synthetic polymer known as thermocol.
- It is used for thermal insulation.
- It is used to protect products like TVs, computers, glass products, etc.
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