ABS or Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene and abbreviated ABS with chemical formula

X. (C4H6) Y. (C3H3N2) Z (C8H8), abbreviated as IBS, is a common troplast polymer.

ABS is a terpolymer made by polymerization of styrene and acrylonitrile in the presence of polybutadiene and has an amorphous structure. The proportion of this formula can vary between 15 to 35% acrylonitrile, 5 to 30% butadiene and 40 to 60% styrene.

ABS and its properties

Impact strength and stiffness are mentioned, but due to the range of ABS polymers, a wide range of properties is expected. Important properties include:

• Dimensional stability
  Good resistance to heat torsion (compared to high-consumption thermoplastics)
  Good properties at low temperatures
  Ability to plaster without much trouble.

Of course, the final properties are partly influenced by the environment in which they are processed into the final product. For example, molding at high temperatures improves the gloss and heat resistance of the product, while the highest impact resistance and strength in molding at low temperatures is achieved. One of the properties of this polymer is that it is greatly affected by polybutadiene and it is common to add it to the antioxidant composition.

ABS or acrylonitrile butadiene styrene can be used in high temperature conditions. This material first melts and then boils, at which point the vapors turn into hot flames.