Acrylonitrile Butadiene Stirrers (ABS) Properties
Because of its light and rough polymer structure, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) is very frequently used in products that are produced by molding. The proportion of the content can vary from 15 to 35% acrylonitrile, 5 to 30% butadiene and 40 to 60% styrene. Each of these materials provides a distinctive characteristics to acrylonitrile butadiene styrenes.
The proportion of acrylonitrile provides the heat, hardness, and chemical resistance to ABS. The proportion of butadiene ensures the flexibility of the materials even at low temperatures. The styrene gives the plastic a shiny and quality surface.
While the tensile strength of the acrylonitrile butadiene styrenes is 60-70 MPa, their impact strength is 20 – 50 kJ / m2. Moreover, the deformation temperature is around 90 °C and the elastic modulus is between 2300 – 2400 MPa.
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrenes with strong impact strength are easy to handle and have high flow characteristics. The material looks shiny and can be used in many areas with its wide product range. It is preferred since it has a high resistance against abrasion and it doesn’t get affected by conditions such as water – humidity.
Uses of ABS
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrenes, which have very good mechanical characteristics, have a density of 1.04 gr / m3. Since ABS provides many advantages, ABS is frequently used in the following areas:
- Television – power equipment cabinets
- Buffer and interior design elements in the automotive sector
- Monitor and TV cabinets
- Pipe fittings
- Domestic appliances parts
- Electronic product parts