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