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Formula: PS
Form: Coil
Material: Polystyrene (PS)
CAS Number: 9003-53-6
Commodity: Polymers
Structure: Biaxially Oriented
Goodfellow offers 89 variations of PS Coil to meet diverse application needs. Polystyrene is known for its insulating properties and chemical resistance. Example applications include electrical insulation, food packaging, and laboratory equipment. With a wide range of sizes and grades available, Goodfellow's PS Coil provides versatile solutions across scientific, industrial and manufacturing settings.
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Tolerances

Coil
Thickness ±20%

Material Properties for Polymers

Physical Properties
Element Value
Abbe number 30.8
Flammability HB
Radiation resistance Good
Refractive index 1.59-1.6
Resistance to Ultra-violet Poor
Limiting oxygen index( % ) 19
Water absorption - over 24 hours( % ) 0.4
Density( gcm⁻³ ) 1.05
Chemical Resistance
Element Value
Acids - concentrated Fair-Poor
Acids - dilute Good-Fair
Alcohols Good-Fair
Alkalis Good-Fair
Aromatic hydrocarbons Poor
Greases and Oils Good-Poor
Halogenated Hydrocarbons Poor
Halogens Poor
Ketones Poor
Electrical Properties
Element Value
Dielectric constant @1MHz 2.4-3.1
Dissipation factor @ 1kHz 0.0002
Dielectric strength( kV mm⁻¹ ) 20
Volume resistivity( Ohmcm ) >10¹⁶
Mechanical Properties
Element Value
Hardness - Rockwell M60-90
Poisson's ratio 0.35
Elongation at break( % ) 1.6
Tensile modulus( GPa ) 2.3-4.1
Izod impact strength( J m⁻¹ ) 19-24
Tensile strength( MPa ) 30-100
Thermal Properties
Element Value
Heat-deflection temperature - 0.45MPa( C ) 90
Heat-deflection temperature - 1.8MPa( C ) 80
Upper working temperature( C ) 50-95
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) 1200
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) 0.1-0.13@23°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) 30-210

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