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PS Powder

Formula: PS
Maximum Particle Size: 900µm
Weight: 100g
Bulk Density: 0.6g/cm³
Type: Expandable Bead
Colour: White
CAS Number: 9003-53-6
UOM Code: 164-696-35
Legacy Code: ST316003
Distributor Code:
GF16469635
SKU: 1000059259
Product Code: ST31-PD-000103

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