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Old 09-15-2004, 04:58 PM   #21
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ABS is a blend of acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene. Acrylonitrile contributes strength, with heat and chemical resistance. Butadiene contributes impact strength, toughness, and low-temperature property retention. Styrene contributes gloss, processablility, and rigidity. It is used for a wide variety of engineering and decorative uses. Perhaps the most familiar product (with a Danish connection) made from ABS are LEGO blocks.
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