MaterialABS + All AlloysChemical NameAcrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene StructureAmorphousOpacityClear to OpaqueStrength
Tensile Strength: 6030 PSI YieldSpecific Gravity1.04-1.07Shrinkage0.4 to 0.8%Melting Point230° F Deflection Temperature161-228° FService Temperature186° FApplications
- Interior Automotive Trim
- Small Appliances
- Phones
- Refrigerator Door Liners
- Other Consumer Electronics
AdvantagesABS resin is one of the most widely-used engineering thermoplastics. It offers excellent surface appearance, strength & stiffness. ABS resin also has good toughness, low creep, excellent dimensional stability & chemical resistance. It is versatile and easy to process.
Each of the 3 monomers in ABS resin provide different, important properties:
- Styrene: Easy Processing, Strength & Gloss
- Butadiene: Toughness & Impact Resistance
Disadvantages
The disadvantages of ABS resin include:
- Poor Weathering Resistance
- Moderate Heat, Moisture & Chemical Resistance
- Flammable with High Smoke Generation
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