ABS Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Testing

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) is a terpolymer made by polymerizing acrylonitrile and styrene in the presence of polybutadiene. The proportions can vary from 15% to 35% acrylonitrile, 5% to 30% butadiene and 40% to 60% styrene. Acrylonitrile is a synthetic monomer produced from propylene and ammonia. It provides chemical resistance and heat stability of ABS. Butadiene is produced as a by-product of ethylene production from steam crackers. It offers toughness and impact strength to ABS. Styrene is obtained by dehydrogenation of ethyl benzene. It delivers rigidity and processability to ABS plastic.

Due to its high rigidity, good chemical and thermal stability and excellent resistance to impact, abrasion, and strain, it is a preferred choice for structural applications. In addition, it can be used for manufacture of electronic housings, automotive interior parts, consumer products, pipe fittings, and lego toys.

STEMart validates the quality and performance of ABS materials to assist manufacturers in optimizing their manufacturing processes, in the search for substitute materials and in solving failure problems on ABS materials.

Chemical Analysis

• Chemical composition analysis
• Gravity detection
• Thermal analysis
• Toxic and harmful substance detection

Physical Properties Testing

• Stress rupture and creep testing
• Tensile testing
• Impact testing
• Strength testing
• Internal stress detection
• Deflection temperature determination
• Glass transition temperature determination
• Vicat softening temperature determination
• Density analysis
• Heat resistance determination
• Surface resistivity determination
• Volume resistivity determination

STEMart provides comprehensive ABS testing with reliable results, quick turnaround and tailored support for clients. For more information about our ABS testing services, please contact us.