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polystryin properties and uses​

Answer 1

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Polystyrene homopolymer, known as “crystal" polystyrene in the trade, is an amorphous, colorless, and transparent commodity thermoplastic. It is rigid, brittle, relatively hard and has excellent gamma radiation resistance, good electrical properties but has poor chemical and UV resistance.

Answer 2

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uses

As a hard, solid plastic, it is often used in products that require clarity, such as food packaging and laboratory ware. When combined with various colorants, additives or other plastics, polystyrene is used to make appliances, electronics, automobile parts, toys, gardening pots and equipment and more.

properties

propertiesUnmodified polystyrene is clear, rigid, brittle and moderately strong. Its electrical properties are good though it has relatively low heat resistance. Polystyrene is soluble in most chlorinated and aromatic solvents though not in alcohols.