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ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) (ABS): plastics engineering material. Density 1050 kg/m³. Yield 44 MPa, ultimate 44 MPa. Elastic modulus 2.3 GPa.
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Specification
- Name
- ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
- Category
- plastics
- Designation
- ABS
- Applications
- LEGO bricks, 3D printing, Automotive interior, Electronic housings
- Notes
- Excellent impact resistance. Easy to machine. Common 3D printing material.
Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 1050 kg/m³ |
| Tensile Strength Yield | 44 MPa |
| Tensile Strength Ultimate | 44 MPa |
| Elastic Modulus | 2.3 GPa |
| Poissons Ratio | 0.35 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.17 W/(m·K) |
| Thermal Expansion | 90 µm/(m·K) |
| Specific Heat | 1400 J/(kg·K) |
| Melting Point | 105 °C |
| Hardness | Rockwell B: R105 |