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A thermoset polymer is one that doesn't melt when heated, unlike a thermoplastic polymer. Thermoset polymers "set" into a given shape when first made and afterwards do not flow or melt, but rather decompose upon heating. They are often highly crosslinked polymers, with properties similar to those of network covalent solids- i.e., hard, strong and brittle. Examples include Bakelite, Formica and the various super glues |
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