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Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS).

Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS).

  • ABS stands for Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene.
  • ABS is a thermoplastic and amorphous polymer.
  • ABS is made up of three monomers; acrylonitrile, butadiene and styrene.
    This image shows monomers of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene.
    Monomers of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene.
  • ABS is a strong and durable, chemically resistant resin but gets easily attacked by polar solvents.
  • Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene exhibits good electrical insulating properties.
  • ABS is used in appliances like shavers, vacuum cleaners, food processors etc.
  • Pipes and fittings made from ABS are widely used because they are easier to install and do not rot,rust or corrode.
    This image shows uses of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene in fittings, shavers, vacuum cleaners, food processors.
    Uses of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene.
  • ABS is also used to make sports equipment and gardening tools.
  • ABS is used to make door handles.
  • ABS is widely used in lego toys.
    This image shows uses of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene in door Handles and lego toys.
    Uses of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene.

Questions on Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS);

Q1) What is Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene?
Ans) Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene is a thermoplastic and amorphous polymer.
Q2) What are the monomers of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene?
Ans) Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene is made up of three monomers; acrylonitrile, butadiene and styrene.
Q3) Write some properties of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene?
Ans) Some properties of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene are given below;
1) ABS is a strong and durable, chemically resistant resin but gets easily attacked by polar solvents.
2) Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene exhibits good electrical insulating properties.
Q4) Write some uses of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene?
Ans) Some uses of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene are given below;
1) ABS is used in appliances like shavers, vacuum cleaners, food processors etc.
2) Pipes and fittings made from ABS are widely used as they are easier to install and do not rot, rust or corrode.
3) ABS is also used to make sports equipment and gardening tools.
4) ABS is used to make door handles.
5) ABS is widely used in lego toys. Next

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