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The 17 pages that link to Polystyrene, each with the reason it gives.

• PolyethyleneCompared with: It is a common packaging alternative with different stiffness, brittleness, and insulation properties.

• PolypropyleneCompared with: It competes in packaging and molded goods but is generally more brittle than polypropylene.

• PolycarbonateCompared with: Polystyrene costs less in many uses but generally lacks polycarbonate’s impact toughness.

• Chain-growth polymerizationBroader topic: Styrene is converted to polystyrene through chain-growth polymerization.

• StyreneBroader topic: It is the principal product of styrene polymerization.

• Chemical recyclingBroader topic: Depolymerization can recover styrene from suitable polystyrene waste.

• Ion-exchange resinRelated: Many commercial resins use cross-linked polystyrene as their structural matrix.

• Addition polymerizationBroader topic: Styrene addition polymerization produces this familiar packaging and insulation material.

• Expanded polystyreneNarrower topic: Expanded polystyrene is formed from polystyrene beads softened and expanded with gas.

• Phenyl groupBroader topic: Its pendant phenyl groups contribute to the polymer’s rigidity and characteristic properties.

• Synthetic polymerBroader topic: Its rigid and expanded forms serve packaging, insulation, and consumer products.

• Acrylonitrile butadiene styreneCompared with: Unmodified polystyrene is generally more brittle than ABS because it lacks a rubber-toughened phase.

• EthylbenzeneBroader topic: It is a major material produced from styrene derived from ethylbenzene.

• PentaneRelated: Pentane is commonly used to expand polystyrene into lightweight foam insulation and packaging.

• Radical polymerizationRelated: Styrene is a common monomer polymerized by free-radical chain growth.

• Pendant groupBroader topic: Its phenyl groups are a familiar example of bulky pendant groups.

• Free-radical additionBroader topic: Radical addition polymerization converts styrene double bonds into polystyrene.