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Polystyrene in our daily life, General - Coggle Diagram
Polystyrene in our daily life
Butadiene
Properties
Advantages
durable,
abrasive resistant,
very dynamic,
rigid and
has good gas permeability.
Disadvantages
heating
Easy to shrink
Swelling if contacted by gasoline
Synthesis
Solution Polymerization
Emulsion Polymerization
Applications
Automotive Parts
Accesories
Boots
Toy Parts
Cable
Syndiotactic Polystyrene
Properties
high heat resistance, with a melting point of 270◦C
Good Isolator
(Electric)
low polymer density of 1.05 g/cm3
high crystallization rate
excellent processing characteristics at a very low melt viscosity,
low moisture absorption.
excellent chemical resistance against acids,bases, oils, water, and steam
Another type based on tacticity
Atactic
Syndiotactic
Isotactic
Application
Floodlight
Iron Skirt
PDC(Power Distribution Center)
Frontdoor internal frame in Washer
Impellers
Electronical Connector
Wall Sockets
Synthesis
Anionic
Zieger Natta
Free Radial
General
Characteristics
Moisture Resistant
Durable
Light Weight
Good electrical isolator
Versatile and easy to process
Poor chemical and UV resistance
Low cost
Good dimensional stability
Applications
Automotive
Electronics
Industrial Packaging
Medical
Food Packaging
Thermal Insulation for roof and wall
Impact
Human Health
Environment
Monomer
Styrene