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This material is a synthetic polymer with unique properties such as lightness, transparency, and thermal insulation. It has wide applications in various industries including packaging, construction, and automotive.
High Impact PolyStyrene (HIPS)
High Impact PolyStyrene (HIPS) is a type of polymer produced by combining polystyrene and a rubber polymer. This combination gives polystyrene much higher resistance to impact and breakage, while maintaining the main properties of polystyrene such as ductility and reasonable price.
Structure and Properties
Structure: HIPS consists of long chains of polystyrene in which fine particles of a rubber polymer are distributed. These particles act as a kind of “shock absorber” and prevent cracks from propagating in the polymer.
Properties:
High impact resistance: This is the most important feature of HIPS. This polymer has much greater resistance to impact and breakage compared to regular polystyrene.
Good ductility: HIPS is easily molded and can be formed into various shapes.
Affordable price: It has a lower price compared to some other engineering polymers.
High Impact PolyStyrene Applications
- Packaging Industry
- Electronics Industry
- Automotive Industry
- Home Appliances
- Toys
HIPS Advantages
High Impact Resistance
Good Formability
Glossy and Beautiful Appearance
Ability to Paint
Affordable Price
HIPS Disadvantages
Low Heat Resistance: It deforms and softens at high temperatures.
Relatively High Density: It has a higher density than some other polymers.
Flammability: It ignites easily when exposed to flame.
