ABS plastic: characteristics, advantages and disadvantages

Such material, as abs-plastic, isquite popular and in demand in the production of many electronic devices and equipment. In this case, unlike plastics, this material has higher performance indicators, which is explained by its increased resistance to mechanical damage and protection from environmental factors. What is so actual about abs-plastic, and what are its advantages?

Characteristic

This material is thermoplasticimpact resistant resin, which in scientific terms is called "acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer." This material is similar in its properties to ordinary plastic. Its coloration usually happens with a yellowish tinge. However, in the world market abs-plastic is often found in transparent granules. But in whatever shade it is already painted, in any case, this material is very well amenable to coloring, even if it already has a certain shade.

Due to the combination of butadiene and acrylonitrileMaterials with styrene plastic sheet abs has high strength and elasticity properties. Thus, it can be melted into the most complex forms without losing its performance indicators. Therefore abs-plastic is one of the materials most used in production and economy. By the way, in industry it occurs in the form of homogeneous granules. On their basis, companies and firms produce various composites that belong to the class of special polymers.

What is the name of the plastic abs?

The characteristics of this material are not significantlydiffer from each other, however, despite this, in Russia it is labeled under several names. These abbreviated abbreviations "ABS", "ABS", as well as various scientific names such as "Copolymer acrylonitrile, styrene and butadiene" or "ABS copolymer".

Benefits

Abs-plastic has many advantages overcompared with other types of polymeric materials. First of all, it is its high resistance to alkalis, fats, gasoline and other aggressive agents. And if some types of plastic can simply melt or discolor under their influence, the ABS-copolymer will stand firm for as long as possible. In addition, the surface of this material is very smooth and shiny. Due to this, almost all modern mobile phones are made of ABS plastic. At the same time there are matte polymers and materials that have a certain gloss level.

disadvantages

Among the main disadvantages of this material isnote its low resistance to ultraviolet rays (some models are afraid of the effects of benzene, acetone and ethyl chloride), which can lead to discoloration of the surface. Also, unlike polystyrene, such plastic has low electrical insulating properties. However, the presence of these shortcomings did not prevent him from confidently taking the leading position in the list of polymer materials for the production of various plastic products.

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