What are the properties of styrofoam?

Styrofoam (also known by the generic term “extruded polystyrene foam”) is one of the most widely used types of plastic today. The brand name “Styrofoam” is owned by Dow Chemical. It was invented by Ray McIntire during World War II. read more

One of Styrofoam’s main physical properties is that it is a thermoplastic. This means that the material is solid at room temperature, but flows as a liquid when heated to a specific point. As a liquid, the Styrofoam can be molded in fine detail. read more

Polystyrene has a number of properties: it has a low melting point, it is translucent before tint is added, and it is hard and brittle. Depending on the application it is used for, Polystyrene's properties will change. read more

Properties of Styrofoam. Styrofoam is hard and brittle and has a density of 1.050 g/cm³. It is represented by the chemical formula, C8H8. It is made up of three chemical elements, carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Most of the Styrofoam properties are as a result of the unique properties of carbon. read more