Technician A says that a thermoset plastic gets harder when it is heated. Technician B says thermoset plastic must be repaired with adhesives. Who is correct?

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A thermoset plastic, unlike a thermoplastic, cannot be reheated and reshaped. Therefore, it cannot get harder when heated. Technician B is correct that thermoset plastic must be repaired with adhesives, as it cannot be welded or melted together like thermoplastics can be.

Technician a Says That a Thermoset Plastic Gets Harder When