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JBC Plastic - Polystyrene

(High Impact Polystyrene)

Properties:

Structure: Amorphous, Specific Density: 1.04, Water  Absorption Rate: 0.1% @ 24 hr., Elongation: 55%, Tensile Strength: 4000 psi, Compression Strength: 7500 psi, Flexural Strength: 8700 psi, Flexural Modulus: 280000 psi, Impact: 2 ft. lbs./in. (IZOD),), Hardness: R65,  Deflection Temperature: 195F @ 66 psi - 180F @ 264 psi, Utilization Temperature: -22F min / 140F max., Melting Point: 185F, Coefficient of Expansion: 0.000042, Arc Resistance: 100 sec, Dielectric Strength: 18 kV/mm

Bonding: Excellent, Ultrasonic Welding: Good, Machining: Good, Transparency: Translucent, UV Resistance: Poor, Chemical Resistance: Acids-Good / Alkalis-Excellent / Solvents-Poor

 Trade Names:

Styron®

 

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