Jun
23
2011
Styrofoam
Manufacture of Polystyrene Polystyrene, also known as Styrofoam, is produced by the polymerization of styrene monomer. Styrene is a colourless liquid that evaporates easily. Expandable polystyrene is produced by introducing a volatile blowing agent which causes the polymer to expand when heated. Polystyrene is foamed through the use of physical blowing agents. Blowing agents are gases [...]
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