PS
Polistirena

Brand Name: Polystyrene

Watt Density ': 1.05 g/cm3


Structure: amorphous thermoplastic material Low water absorption

Mechanical characteristics: Rigid, hard, brittle, very sensitive to the attack.


Electrical characteristics:

Electrical resistance good, almost independent of the percentage of moisture.
Resistance from superficial surface affected.
Features dielectric very good, almost independent of frequency.
It electrostatic charge (attracts dust)

Thermal characteristics:

Can be used up to 70 ° C (80 ° C for heat resistant types) Burn well with flame strongly sooty without dripping.

Resistant to:

Concentrated mineral acids and diluted (with the exception of oxidizing acids), alkaline solutions, alcohols (except the alcohols higher), water. Somewhat resistant to ageing

Not resistant to:

Organic solvents, gasoline, ketones (acetone), aromatic hydrocarbons, chlorinated hydrocarbons, oils ethers. Sensitive to UV.
E 'in the possible formation of a strong cracks for internal tensions.