
Thermosetting plastic
Thermosetting plastics are a type of plastic that, once shaped and hardened through a chemical curing process, cannot be melted or reshaped. When heated, they polymerize into a stable, rigid structure that maintains its form permanently. This makes them durable, heat-resistant, and strong, ideal for applications like electronics, automotive parts, and cookware. Unlike thermoplastics, which can be melted and reshaped multiple times, thermosetting plastics are set in their shape after curing, providing long-lasting stability and performance in demanding environments.