Material Analysis
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Environmental stress cracking of polystyrene products
Problem Phenomenon
The product cracks when contacting specific chemical media while simultaneously bearing stress.
Cause Analysis
(1) The product has residual stress, which accelerates cracking under the action of chemical media
(2) Contact with incompatible chemical media (solvents, oils and greases, etc.)
(3) Product wall thickness is uneven, and stress concentration areas crack easily
(4) Material molecular weight is low, and environmental stress cracking resistance is poor
(5) High service environment temperature accelerates cracking
Solution
(1) Reduce product residual stress (annealing treatment)
(2) Avoid contact with incompatible chemical media
(3) Optimize product design, with uniform wall thickness to reduce stress concentration
(4) Select high molecular weight grades
(5) Lower the service environment temperature
Key Takeaway
Environmental stress cracking is the result of the combined action of stress and chemical media.
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