Difference between revisions of "High impact polystyrene"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A type of [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=polystyrene polystyrene] which has increased toughness. High impact polystyrene is formed with blends with [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=butadiene butadiene], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=acrylonitrile acrylonitrile], and/or [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=glass | + | A type of [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=polystyrene polystyrene] which has increased toughness. High impact polystyrene is formed with blends with [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=butadiene butadiene], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=acrylonitrile acrylonitrile], and/or [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=glass%20fiber glass fibers]. This results in increased impact strength and heat resistance. |
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== Authority == | == Authority == | ||
| − | * | + | * Theodore J. Reinhart, 'Glossary of Terms', ''Engineered Plastics'', ASM International, 1988 |
| − | * | + | * Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993 |
| − | * | + | * Website address 1 Comment: www.me.umist.ac.uk.historyp |
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Revision as of 06:53, 24 July 2013
Description
A type of polystyrene which has increased toughness. High impact polystyrene is formed with blends with butadiene, acrylonitrile, and/or glass fibers. This results in increased impact strength and heat resistance.
Synonyms and Related Terms
HIPS polystyrene; poliestireno de alto impacto (Esp.);
Authority
- Theodore J. Reinhart, 'Glossary of Terms', Engineered Plastics, ASM International, 1988
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Website address 1 Comment: www.me.umist.ac.uk.historyp