Is PS (polystyrene) or PE (polyethylene) stronger ?

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Is PS (polystyrene) or PE (polyethylene) stronger ?

2007-02-23 01:30:32 · 3 answers · asked by bluelayon 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering

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PE is stronger as they use it for plastic bottles and stuff, but it is also more brittle.

That is why PS is used for packing components as it is more spongey - like computers and TV's.

They'd still use Popcorn for packing stuff if Health & Safety hadn't got involved......

2007-02-23 01:37:51 · answer #1 · answered by Doctor Q 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

depends on the PE, the UHDPE is much stronger. but PS resist much better to temperature.

2007-02-23 09:34:06 · answer #2 · answered by scientific_boy3434 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

PEis stronger

2007-02-23 09:33:03 · answer #3 · answered by ....Baby witch.. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋