Almost every element of society depends on plastics, from consumer goods and transportation to heavy industry and infrastructure. Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, often known as ABS, and Polyvinyl Chloride, also known as PVC, are two of the most frequently used thermoplastics.While PVC and ABS can be used to enhance almost any application, each plastic type has distinct performance qualities.

ABS CHARACTERISTICS

Butadiene acrylonitrile A terpolymer made up of acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene is known as ABS or styrene. It is a thermoplastic substance that is strong, rigid, lightweight, and robust and has the following attributes:

• Mechanically strong
• High impact resistance
• Good insulating properties
• Strong weldability
• Superior moisture resistance
• High abrasion resistance
• Good strain resistance
• Robust dimensional stability
• Excellent electrical properties

A variety of acids, alkalis, oils, and salts are also resistant to ABS. It can be produced in a variety of formulas to suit a range of uses, such as:

• Construction
• Refrigeration
• Pipes
• Fittings
• Plumbing
• Marine
• Furniture

Both ABS and PVC have many advantages over other polymers. These benefits include improved durability, great insulating properties, increased strength to weight ratios, and cheap total costs. Nevertheless, ABS and PVC differ significantly from one another.

Both ABS and PVC will last for many years in service if they are installed properly and utilized in the appropriate settings. But, ABS is frequently a little simpler to work with.