Polystyrene is a widely used plastic polymer in various industries, and its types and applications are examined in detail. In the following, we will examine some types of polystyrene and its uses.
Types of polystyrene
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Polystyrene is a widely used plastic polymer in various industries, and its types and applications are examined in detail. In the following, we will examine some types of polystyrene and its uses.
General-Purpose Polystyrene (GPPS) is one of the common forms of polystyrene. This type of polystyrene is transparent and colorless and is usually used in tablecloths, glasses, boxes and similar items. This type of polystyrene is also used as a product packaging material due to its splitability and ease of processing.
Durable polystyrene or HIPS (High-Impact Polystyrene) is produced by adding additives to normal polystyrene in order to increase impact resistance. This type of polystyrene is used as a decorative material in packaging, making toys, and the like.
Thermal insulation polystyrene or EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) has very good thermal insulation properties due to its cellular structure that contains air cavities. It is used in insulations, construction blocks, as well as assembly boards and packages.
Polystyrene board or XPS (Extruded Polystyrene) has a higher density than thermal insulation polystyrene and is used as thermal insulation and moisture insulation in construction and covering of buildings. This type of polystyrene is also considered due to its resistance to moisture and temperature changes in external environments.
1. Packaging
Polystyrene is used as a packaging material in various products. Among its uses, we can mention packaging of food, electronics, decorative accessories and many others.
2. Making toys
Polystyrene is used in the industry of toys and children’s toys due to its lightness and easy molding.
3. Making car parts
In the automotive industry, polystyrene is used as minor parts such as dashboard panels, windows and other interior parts of cars.
4. Construction of assembly buildings
Polystyrene board is used as a component of thermal insulation systems in buildings to prevent heat loss and energy overflow.
5. Art and architecture
Polystyrene is used as a material for artistic and architectural modeling. Artists and architects use it to make their models and projects.
6. Sculptors and artistic artifacts
Polystyrene is used as a material for making sculptors and artistic artifacts.
As a result, polystyrene is of special importance as a plastic polymer with its diverse applications in various industries, including the packaging industry, construction, automobile manufacturing, and art.
7. Electronics and household appliances: Polystyrene is used in the production of electronic products such as televisions, radios and household appliances. These materials are used as pads and protective parts in electronics.
8. Decorations and decoration: Normal polystyrene is also used in the decoration and decoration industry. For example, in decorating reception tables, decorating cakes and sweets, as well as producing interior decorations such as photo frames and decorative chocolates.
In general, ordinary polystyrene is widely used due to its transparency and lightness in applications that require a transparent and simple material.
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