Which Plastic Cannot Be Softened by Heat?

Thermoset polymers do not soften when heated because the molecules are cross-linked together and remain rigid.

What type of plastic Cannot be softened by heat?

Thermosetting plastics cannot be softened on heating, therefore they cannot be moulded and reshaped.

What type of plastic moulded once Cannot be softened by heating?

Such plastics are called Thermosetting plastics.

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