thermoset
Heat-hardened plastic type
A thermoset is a polymer that hardens permanently when heated, unlike thermoplastics which can be remelted.
Once cured, thermosets maintain their shape even under high heat—they char rather than soften.
Epoxy, polyurethane, and vulcanized rubber are thermosets.
The term works as noun or adjective: thermoset plastics, a thermoset resin.
Early thermosetting synthetic resin
- melamineNitrogen-rich plastic precursor
- phenolicOf hydroxybenzene compounds
- epoxyCatalyst-cured bonding compound
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
fiberglass · aramid · composite · polyurethane · alkyd · furan
Viscous plant secretion
- curingRestoring health or preserving
- crosslinkingChemical bonds between polymers
- epoxyCatalyst-cured bonding compound
- phenolicOf hydroxybenzene compounds
urethane · polyester · monomer · polymer · hardener · catalyst · vulcanization · polymerization
Unable to bend
- brittleLiable to shatter
- hardFirm or demanding
- heat-resistantUnaffected by high temperatures
- chemical-resistantUnharmed by reactive substances
insoluble · stiff · strong · durable · wear-resistant · high-strength · infusible
Decorative architectural edging
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- injectionSyringe-delivered dose
- transferMove between locations
- curingRestoring health or preserving
preform · moldability · cavity · autoclave · layup · potting · encapsulation · degassing
Material that bonds objects
- coatingApplied surface covering
- laminateBond thin layers together
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- aerospaceAtmosphere plus outer void
automotive · encapsulant · sealant · countertop · flooring · electrical · structural
bakelite
Early thermosetting synthetic resin
- melamineNitrogen-rich plastic precursor
- phenolicOf hydroxybenzene compounds
- epoxyCatalyst-cured bonding compound
silicone · fiberglass · aramid · composite · polyurethane · alkyd · furan
resin
Viscous plant secretion
- curingRestoring health or preserving
- crosslinkingChemical bonds between polymers
- epoxyCatalyst-cured bonding compound
phenolic · urethane · polyester · monomer · polymer · hardener · catalyst · vulcanization · polymerization · network
rigid
Unable to bend
- brittleLiable to shatter
- hardFirm or demanding
- heat-resistantUnaffected by high temperatures
chemical-resistant · insoluble · stiff · strong · durable · wear-resistant · high-strength · infusible
molding
Decorative architectural edging
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- injectionSyringe-delivered dose
- transferMove between locations
curing · preform · moldability · cavity · autoclave · layup · potting · encapsulation · degassing · demolding
adhesive
Material that bonds objects
- coatingApplied surface covering
- laminateBond thin layers together
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
aerospace · automotive · encapsulant · sealant · countertop · flooring · electrical · structural
- programmable thermostatTimed climate control device
- thermostat setting
- smart thermostatWiFi-enabled temperature controller
- thermostat warsDisputes over indoor temperature
- nest thermostat
- thermostat controlTemperature management interface