ABS plastic: characteristics, advantages and disadvantages

Such material, as abs-plastic, is quite 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 a thermoplastic, impact-resistant resin, which in scientific terms is called "acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer." This material is similar in its properties to conventional plastic. Its coloration usually occurs 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 acrylonitrile materials with styrene, plastic sheet abs has high strength and elastic properties. Thus, it can be melted into the most complex forms and yet not lose its performance indicators. Therefore abs-plastic is one of the materials most used in production and farming. By the way, in industry it is found in the form of homogeneous pellets. 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 do not differ significantly from each other, however, in spite of 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 in comparison with other types of polymer 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, then the ABS-copolymer will stand steadily 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 is 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.