Polystyrene, expandable (PS-E)

Alternative and trade names
Neopor®, Styropor®, Peripor®

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Description

It is is composed of small black beads of polystyrene (EPS) containing blowing agent, which makes it expandable.

This material data has been provided by M-Base.

"Typical" values were obtained via a literature search. "Predicted" values were imputed via artificial intelligence technology. While we have placed significant efforts in ensuring data accuracy, "typical" and "predicted" data should be considered indicative and verified by appropriate material testing. Please do contact us if additional information on the the predicted data method is required.
All metrics apply to room temperature unless otherwise stated. SI units used unless otherwise stated.
Equivalent standards are similar to one or more standards provided by the supplier. Some equivalent standards may be stricter whereas others may be outside the bounds of the original standard.

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General

Property	Value
Density	0.011 - 0.03 g/cm³ Show Material materials with Density of 0.011 - 0.03 g/cm³

Thermal

Property	Value
Coefficient of thermal expansion	6e-05 - 8e-05 1/K Show Material materials with Coefficient of thermal expansion of 6e-05 - 8e-05 1/K
Specific heat capacity	1450 J/(kg·K) Show Material materials with Specific heat capacity of 1450 J/(kg·K)
Thermal conductivity	0.03 - 0.04 W/(m·K) Show Material materials with Thermal conductivity of 0.03 - 0.04 W/(m·K)

Optical

Property	Value
Transparency	no

Technological properties

Property

Application areas

Thermal insulation, noise protection, decorative ceiling panels, thermoboxes, surfboard-kernels

Processing methods

Extrusion, foaming, thermoforming

Polystyrene, expandable (PS-E)

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