Chemistry
Thermoplastic vs Thermoset Materials
Quick fact
A single thermoset part, once cured, cannot be remelted; thermoplastics, however, can be recycled by simply reheating them.
Why this is interesting
You probably use plastics every day, but did you know that some can be melted and reshaped over and over, while others are permanently locked into their shape—even if you try to melt them?