폴리스타이렌

(C₈H₈)ₙ

IUPAC: Poly(1-phenylethylene)

CAS: 9003-53-6

개요

Polystyrene is a versatile plastic that can be rigid or foamed. Expanded polystyrene (Styrofoam) is 95-98% air, giving it excellent insulating properties. Despite its utility, it is one of the most problematic plastics for the environment due to its non-biodegradability.

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
수소 H 8 1.0080
탄소 C 8 12.0110

원소 구성

H
수소 ×8
7.7%
C
탄소 ×8
92.3%

용도

  • • Styrofoam packaging and insulation
  • • Disposable cups and food containers
  • • Laboratory Petri dishes
  • • Model making

흥미로운 사실

  • ✦ Styrofoam is a brand name by Dow Chemical; the generic term is expanded polystyrene (EPS)

안전

  • ⚠ Not biodegradable
  • ⚠ Major environmental pollutant
  • ⚠ Styrene monomer is possibly carcinogenic

성질

유형
polymer
상태
solid
몰 질량
104.15 g/mol
밀도
1.0500 g/cm³
녹는점
240.0 °C
용해도
insoluble

다른 이름

Styrofoam (expanded) PS

관련 화합물

녹말

(C₆H₁₀O₅)ₙ

노멕스

(C₁₄H₁₀N₂O₂)ₙ

케블라

(C₁₄H₁₀N₂O₂)ₙ

셀룰로스

(C₆H₁₀O₅)ₙ

폴리젖산

(C₃H₄O₂)ₙ

폴리에틸렌

(C₂H₄)ₙ

폴리유레테인

(C₃H₂NO)ₙ

폴리프로필렌

(C₃H₆)ₙ

폴리카보네이트

(C₁₆H₁₄O₃)ₙ

폴리아크릴로나이트릴

(C₃H₃N)ₙ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 폴리스타이렌?
폴리스타이렌 ((C₈H₈)ₙ) is a polymer compound with the IUPAC name Poly(1-phenylethylene).
What is the molecular weight of 폴리스타이렌?
폴리스타이렌 has a molar mass of 104.152 g/mol.
What state is 폴리스타이렌 at room temperature?
폴리스타이렌 is a solid at room temperature.
Is 폴리스타이렌 organic or inorganic?
폴리스타이렌 is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up 폴리스타이렌?
폴리스타이렌 ((C₈H₈)ₙ) is composed of 수소 (H), 탄소 (C).