Author(s):
1. Zahida Ademović, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina , Bosnia and Herzegovina
2. Jasmin Suljagić, Faculty of Technology, University of Tuzla, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina , Bosnia and Herzegovina
3. Jasmin Zulić, Faculty of Technology, University of Tuzla, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina , Bosnia and Herzegovina

Abstract:
Polymers based on polystyrene are widely used as thermoplastic materials due to the diversity in application, easy processability and a relatively low price. About 45% of the produced polystyrene is produced as compact and foamed products. Cellular foam polystyrene could be produced as expanded polystyrene (EPS) and extruded polystyrene (XPS) and is mainly used as insulation material. Therefore, physical and chemical properties of expanded and extruded polystyrene is of particular imoprtance for thermal conductivity of the material. In this study four types of expanded polystyrene were tested. Coefficient of thermal conductivity and the resistance of heat transfer were measured and compared to and mecahnical properties of the materials. It was confirmed that the density and thickness of the polystyrene influence coefficient of thermal conductivity and the resistance of heat transfer.

Key words:
polystyrene, thermal conductivity, heat transfer

Thematic field:
SYMPOSIUM A - Science of matter, condensed matter and physics of solid states

Date of abstract submission:
13.07.2016.

Conference:
Contemporary Materials 2016 - Savremeni Materijali

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