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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.
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What is the other name for polystyrene?
The other name for polystyrene is Styrofoam.
What is the scientific name of styrofoam?
Styrofoam doesn't have a scientific name, since it is an object, but the closest would be it's official name, polystyrene thermal insulation material.
What is the American name for polystyrene?
It is usually referred by its genericized (but still legally protected by intellectual property law) name Styrofoam. The trademark is owned by Dow Chemical Company.
Can you recycle polystyrene?
All plastics can be recycled, including polystyrene (styrofoam). However, for various reasons, including transport costs, polystyrene is not often recycled. Check your local recycling people to see if they have a depot. Styrofoam can be recycled but because there is no large scale market for it , styrofoam is usually not included with the usual paper and plastic pickup recycling given by the city. A city will however have a pickup and drop-off locations.
What is the common name for air bubbled polystyrene?
thermocol is the common name for air bubbled polystyrene.
What is styrofoam cups made of?
Styrofoam... it's like polystyrene
Is styrofoam plastic or paper?
Styrofoam, or polystyrene, is plastic.
What is the other name for polystyrene?
The other name for polystyrene is Styrofoam.
What is the chemical compounds of styrofoam?
Styrofoam is a form of polystyrene - (C8H8)n.
What is the difference between polystyrene and Styrofoam?
Polystyrene is a synthetic aromatic polymer made from the monomer styrene. Styrofoam is a trademarked brand of expanded polystyrene foam, used for thermal insulation and craft applications. In general, polystyrene refers to the polymer, while Styrofoam specifically refers to the foam product.
What is the scientific name of styrofoam?
Styrofoam doesn't have a scientific name, since it is an object, but the closest would be it's official name, polystyrene thermal insulation material.
What is the phase of a dispersed material in styrofoam?
The dispersed material in styrofoam is air. The air is trapped within the polymer matrix of polystyrene beads, giving styrofoam its lightweight and insulating properties.
What elements make up styrofoam?
Styrofoam is made up of extruded polystyrene foam. Extruded polystyrene foam is also used in models and crafts, specifically architectural models.The primary ingredient is benzene.
Why acetone melts styrofoam?
Acetone can dissolve styrofoam because it breaks down the structure of polystyrene, the main component of styrofoam. When acetone is in contact with styrofoam, it can weaken the bonds holding the polystyrene molecules together, causing the styrofoam to melt or dissolve.
What are the ingredients in a styrofoam cup?
Expanded polystyrene foam.
When was expanded polystyrene discovered?
The Styrofoam was invented in 1941.
What type of glue sticks to styrofoam?
A type of glue that sticks well to styrofoam is called polystyrene adhesive or styrofoam glue.
