Introduction to Bakelite

Introduction

"Bakelite" is a synthetic synthetic chemical that can be used as a plastic product for materials such as lamp holders, switches, sockets, and circuit boards. The characteristics are non-absorbent, non-conductive, high-temperature resistant, and high in strength. Because it is used in electrical appliances, it is called "bakelite".

Bakelite is a powdered phenolic resin, which is added to sawdust, asbestos or clay and mixed with a mold at a high temperature. The phenolic resin is the world's first synthetic resin.
There are many types of plastic materials, but they can be roughly divided into two categories:

(1) Thermoplastics: It is used to make plastic materials such as toothbrush handles and transparent plastic bags. After heating and molding, it can be heated and molded into other shapes.

(2) Thermosetting: Bakelite belongs to this category. Once heated, it solidifies and can no longer be shaped into something else.

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