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Thermoplastic Materials

A thermoplastic material is a polymer that changes state. When heated sufficiently, the thermoplastic turns to liquid and when cooled, the material freezes into a glass-like solid. Thermoplastics are characterized by their melt temperature and glass transition temperature, unique to each polymer. Thermoplastics can be melted, reshaped, and frozen multiple times.