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What is the difference between elastomeric and plastomeric polymers?
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What is the difference between elastomeric and plastomeric polymers?
“Plastomer” is a somewhat confusing term which isn't used much in industry anymore. The preferred term is thermoplastic elastomer, or TPE. Unlike general purpose rubber, which requires chemical cross-linking to form the finished goods, TPE can be melted and cast like a plastic, yet it becomes flexible and tough like rubber when cooled.
“Plastomer” is a somewhat confusing term which isn't used much in industry anymore. The preferred term is thermoplastic elastomer, or TPE. Unlike general purpose rubber, which requires chemical cross-linking to form the finished goods, TPE can be melted and cast like a plastic, yet it becomes flexible and tough like rubber when cooled.
Elastomeric polymer means the polymer have elastic properties such as poly butadiene but plastomeric polymer that shows have permanent deformation or inelastic properties such as melamine
Elastomeric polymer means the polymer have elastic properties such as poly butadiene but plastomeric polymer that shows have permanent deformation or inelastic properties such as melamine
“Plastomer” is a somewhat confusing term which isn't used much in industry anymore. The preferred term is thermoplastic elastomer, or TPE. Unlike general purpose rubber, which requires chemical cross-linking to form the finished goods, TPE can be melted and cast like a plastic, yet it becomes flexible and tough like rubber when cooled.
“Plastomer” is a somewhat confusing term which isn't used much in industry anymore. The preferred term is thermoplastic elastomer, or TPE. Unlike general purpose rubber, which requires chemical cross-linking to form the finished goods, TPE can be melted and cast like a plastic, yet it becomes flexible and tough like rubber when cooled.
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Elastomeric polymer means the polymer have elastic properties such as poly butadiene but plastomeric polymer that shows have permanent deformation or inelastic properties such as melamine
Elastomeric polymer means the polymer have elastic properties such as poly butadiene but plastomeric polymer that shows have permanent deformation or inelastic properties such as melamine
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