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Used in forming thermo-insulators, plastic models, plastic containers.
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What are dangers of polystyrene beads?
Polystyrene is today difficult to be recycled.
Why polystyrene is homopolymer?
Polystyrene is formed from only one monomer - styrene.
Is styrofoam the same as polystyrene?
They are made from the same polymer, polystyrene. Usually polystyrene is clear, hard and rigid, for example in CD cases. However, styrofoam is created by blowing air through liquid polystyrene. The bubbles are locked in the polystyrene as it solidifies, giving the syrofoam used in packaging and cups. The reason it is compressible is because the air is compressed, rather than the hard, rigid polystyrene itself.
What can you do with polystyrene?
Polystyrene can be used in various industries like Polystyrene Packaging, Construction, Display, Exhibition, Signs, and all areas of the foam industry. Various different items can be produced from polystyrene. For a complete range and details about products please visit: http://www.polystyrene.uk.com/
What type of plastic material is acrylic and polystyrene?
Acrylic and Polystyrene both are THERMOPLASTICS.
Why is polystyrene used for a garden trowel?
it is used so it can help insulate the metal so it doesnt radiate to over 70degrees centigrade and keeps the inner core completely safe
Is rubber a best insulator or polystyrene?
Rubber is the best insulator. It can insulate upto 600 volts of electricity........ I think......
What materail would you use to insulate your home?
melamine, polystyrene elemet , Forms or wool between the outside and inside wall
Why is there a layer of polystyrene behind the black pipe in a solar panel?
To insulate the pipe if the pipe's outer layer gets cold or decreases in temperature.
How do carpets help insulate your house?
The rubber underneath the carpet traps air bubbles which help to insulate.
Why does putting carrier bags filled with polystyrene in your fridge or freezer help the environment?
The polystyrene will insulate the area it fills making less room for heat transfer by convection, hence less energy will be used to maintain the temperature. However I would use plastic containers of drinking water, instead thus making it more economical! Padraic
Which materials are best at keeping you warm?
Ones that are good insulators of heat or can trap pockets of air to insulate as air is a terrible conductor of heat. E.g. Polystyrene
Can styrofoam peanuts be used for attic insulation?
Those packing "peanuts" are not Styrofoam, but rather Polystyrene foam. They are dangerously flammable and produce extremely toxic fumes in a fire. Do NOT use them to insulate your home.
Why do you have cooler temperatures on cloudless nights?
Clouds help insulate meaning they help hold in the heat.
Which countries are prohitbited from using expanded polystyrene as lunch box?
i don't think any of them have prohibited it. Although i was wondering if you could help me build a polystyrene free lunch box
How does the gas from bubble wrap help to insulate something wrapped in it?
how does the gas from bubble wrao help to insulate something wrapped in it
What is the prefix of insulate?
there is no prefix of insulate because the root word is insulate
