why are some polymers thermosetting
Thermosetting polymers. Polymer with cross-links. Thermosetting polymers have different properties to thermosoftening polymers. Once moulded, they do not soften when heated and they cannot be reshaped. Vulcanised rubber is a thermoset thermoset: Material that becomes permanently hard after heating. used to make tyres.Its polymer chains are joined together by cross-links, so they cannot slide past each other easily. Page: 1  1. 2  2. 3  3. 4  4.ulcanised rubber is a thermoset thermoset: Material that becomes permanently hard after heating. used to make tyres. Its polymer chains are joined together by cross-links, so they cannot slide past each other easily. Page: 1  1. 2  2. 3  3. 4  4.