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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A type of [ | + | A type of [[polystyrene]] which has increased toughness. High impact polystyrene is formed with blends with [[butadiene]], [[acrylonitrile]], and/or [[glass fiber|glass fibers]]. This results in increased impact strength and heat resistance. |
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== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | HIPS | + | HIPS; poliestireno de alto impacto (Esp.); |
| − | == | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
| − | * | + | * 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 |
| − | * | + | * History of plastics: www.me.umist.ac.uk.historyp |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:33, 30 August 2022
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; poliestireno de alto impacto (Esp.);
Resources and Citations
- 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
- History of plastics: www.me.umist.ac.uk.historyp