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1. THERMOPLASTICS
2. THERMOSTABLES
3. ELASTOMERS

It is made by mixing sulphur and rubber and heating to 160º

When cooled, they cannot be remoulded by applying heat

They can be remodeled

Heating and cooling process can be repeated many times

Weak molecular chains

Strong-linked chains running in different directions

They can be formed into different shapes as many times as we want

When heated they become soft

They are hard, resistant and very elastic

Made by vulcanisation

Made from compounds derivated from petroleum

Laterally linked chains and folded over themselves

When heated they become soft and can be shaped once