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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A class of [ | + | A class of [[polyester%20resin|polyester resin]] that melt when heated. Thermoplastic polyesters are used for films ([[Mylar|Mylar®]], [[Melinex|Melinex®]]), fibers ([[Dacron|Dacron®]], [[Terylene|Terylene]]) and soda bottles. Examples are [[polyethylene%20terephthalate|polyethylene terephthalate]] and [[polybutylene%20terephthalate|polybutylene terephthalate]]. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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[[media:download_file_331.pdf|Physical Properties for Selected Thermoplastic Resins]] | [[media:download_file_331.pdf|Physical Properties for Selected Thermoplastic Resins]] | ||
| − | + | ==Resources and Citations== | |
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* Theodore J. Reinhart, 'Glossary of Terms', ''Engineered Plastics'', ASM International, 1988 | * Theodore J. Reinhart, 'Glossary of Terms', ''Engineered Plastics'', ASM International, 1988 | ||
Latest revision as of 11:51, 8 June 2022
Description
A class of Polyester resin that melt when heated. Thermoplastic polyesters are used for films (Mylar®, Melinex®), fibers (Dacron®, Terylene) and soda bottles. Examples are Polyethylene terephthalate and Polybutylene terephthalate.
Synonyms and Related Terms
poliésteres termoplásticos (Esp.); polyesters thermoplastiques (Fr.); poliestere termoplastico (It.); poliésteres termoplásticos (Port.)
Comparisons
General Characteristics of Polymers
Physical Properties for Selected Thermoplastic Resins
Resources and Citations
- Theodore J. Reinhart, 'Glossary of Terms', Engineered Plastics, ASM International, 1988