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King Pearl® N Series

Expanded Polystyrene

Supplied by Loyal Chemical

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Product Description
King Pearl® N Series are for high impact applications.

Available variations:
NP-A: 0.9 - 1.2 mm particle size and 14 - 18 g/l foam density.
NP-B: 0.7 - 1.0 mm particle size and 18 - 25 g/l foam density.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Asia Pacific
  • North America
 
Features 
  • High Impact Resistance
Uses 
  • Appliances
  • Computer Components
  • Electrical/Electronic Applications
Appearance 
  • Colors Available
Forms 
  • Pellets
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
ASTM D792
Apparent Density
g/cm³
ASTM D1895
Additional Information
Blowing Agent: >6.0% Pentane
Residual Monomer: <0.3%
Moisture Content: <0.5%
Aging Time after pre-expansion: 16 - 24 hr

Pre-expnasion: Batch pre-expander
Main Steam Pressure: 4 - 5 kg/cm²
Chamber Pressure: 0.1 - 0.15 kg/cm²
Heating Time: 50 - 60 sec
Keeping Time: 10 sec
Cooling Time: 40 - 50 sec

Pre-expansion: Continuous pre-expander
Main Steam Pressure: 4 - 5 kg/cm²
Chamber Pressure: 0.15 - 0.3 kg/cm²
Chamber Temperature: 98 - 100°C
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Impact Resistance.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Electrical Applications, Electronic Applications, Electrical/Electronic Applications, Electrical Sector, Computer Components, Computer Parts.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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