What is the difference between acrylic and plexiglass plastic

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What is the difference between acrylic and Plexiglass plastic? Here we explain concepts of Perspex Brisbane and we will take a look at the advantages and applications of each material.

Plastic Plastic is a generic term for a large group of semi-synthetic or synthetic materials. Plastics consist mainly of one or more polymers mixed with additives. A polymer is a large molecule composed of many identical small molecules joined together to form a long chain. These small repeating molecules are known as monomers. By varying the additives used, the nature of the monomers and the length of the polymer chain, many types of plastic with different uses can be obtained. All this, as well as the detail that plastics are becoming simple to recycle, has output in plastics becoming a crucial part of up to date society. Plastics are divided into two main groups; thermoplastics and thermosetting polymers. Thermoforming plastics are plastics that, once formed, can be melted again and reused. However, thermosetting polymers cannot be remolded after curing without destroying their chemical structure. Acrylic


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