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Data for Polystyrene

Density 1.05 g/cc
UTS 4 kpsi
Hardness - -
Glass transition 95 C
Melting 240 C
Price point $4.37 Per Foot 3/4" rod, McMaster 8720K36
Recycle 6

History/Interest

Petroleum-Based

Does not Biodegrade

Can be transparent

Properties

Extruded-Plastic Cultery, CD cases, smoke detector housings

Easy to Machine

Low Cost

Uses

Expanded Foam, Packing peanuts and insulation panels

Extruded Foam (Styrofoam, foamcore)

Manufacturing

Easy to Manufacture