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Polystyrene (PS) Typical Properties Generic PS (EPS)

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Product Description
This data represents typical values that have been calculated from all products classified as: Generic PS (EPS)

This information is provided for comparative purposes only.
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Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
     
--
0.0160 to 1.03
 
ASTM D792
73°F
0.0110 to 0.0258
g/cm³
ISO 1183
--
0.0141 to 0.0234
g/cm³
ASTM D1505
Apparent Density
     
--
0.01 to 0.62
g/cm³
ASTM D1895
--
0.02 to 0.62
g/cm³
ISO 60
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flexural Strength (73°F)
27.7 to 49.9
psi
ASTM D790
Compressive Strength (73°F)
9.96 to 13.9
psi
ASTM D695
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Thermal Conductivity (73°F)
0.23 to 0.25
Btu·in/hr/ft²/°F
ASTM C177
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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