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Formula: PS
Form: Granule
Material: Polystyrene (PS)
CAS Number: 9003-53-6
Commodity: Polymers
Nominal Granule Size:
3-5mm
Melt Flow Rate (MFR):
3.3g/10min
Color:
Natural
PS Granules are a polymeric plastic material available in 13 variations of different colors and sizes. Polystyrene is known for its rigidity and high impact strength. It is also an electrical insulator and has low water absorption. Common applications of PS Granules include injection molding of plastic parts and extrusion of plastic foils and foam products. The granular form allows easy feeding into processing equipment to produce final products.
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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PS (Cross-linked) Film Formula: PS - X - Linked
Thickness: 6.4mm
Length 1: 150mm
Length 2: 150mm
CAS Number: 9003-53-6
UOM Code: 018-416-00
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PS (Conductive) Film Formula: High Impact Conductive Polystyrene
Thickness: 2mm
Length 1: 150mm
Length 2: 150mm
Type: Conductive polymer
Colour: Black
CAS Number: 9003-53-6
UOM Code: 070-708-35
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PS Film Formula: PS
Thickness: 0.125mm
Length 1: 150mm
Length 2: 150mm
Structure: Biaxially Oriented
Transparency: Transparent
Colour: Clear
CAS Number: 9003-53-6
UOM Code: 046-645-72
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PS Powder Formula: PS
Maximum Particle Size: 900µm
Weight: 2000g
Bulk Density: 0.6g/cm³
Type: Expandable Bead
Colour: White
CAS Number: 9003-53-6
UOM Code: 025-954-61
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PS (Cross-linked) Rod Formula: PS - X - Linked
Diameter: 70mm
Length: 200mm
CAS Number: 9003-53-6
UOM Code: 001-474-06
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Yttria-stabilized Zirconia Granules Formula: ZrO₂/Y₂O₃
Nominal Granule Size: 2mm
Weight: 500g
Stabilised With: 8% Yttria
CAS Number: 114168-16-0
UOM Code: 254-458-97
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