Analyzing materials in objects around me (pt. 3)

• The plastic material of the glue stick is ABS, which is a type of plastic that is found on many household items, as it is cheap, durable, and easy to form into various shapes. It is a polymer, and thus has an amorphous crystalline structure.

• The glue portion is a synthetic adhesive. It is petroleum based like polymers. Glue is found in many things, as it allows things to stick together, like the soles of shoes, windshields on cars, and the sticky surfaces of various tapes. It is a polymer, so it has an amorphous crystalline structure