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Solid Surface Material
Solid surface material, also known as solid surface composite, is a man-made material usually composed of a combination of Aluminium hydroxide, alumina trihydrate (ATH), Acrylic resin, acrylic, Epoxy resin, epoxy or polyester resins and pigments. It is most frequently used for seamless countertop installations. A solid surface material was first introduced by DuPont in 1967 under the name of Corian. Since the expiration of their patent other manufacturers have entered the market with their own branded products. These include Krion® by Porcelanosa Grupo, HIMACS by LX Hausys, Hanex Solid Surface by Hyundai L&C, Staron by Lotte Chemical and Velstone. History and characteristics DuPont created and marketed the first solid surface material in 1967, trademarked as Corian. The product was invented by DuPont biochemist Don Slocum that year, and was patented in 1968. Corian consists of a blend of alumina trihydrate, acrylic resin and various pigments. Originally marketed as a counterto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Solid Surface Top Seamless Integral Kitchen Sink
Solid is a state of matter where molecules are closely packed and can not slide past each other. Solids resist compression, expansion, or external forces that would alter its shape, with the degree to which they are resisted dependent upon the specific material under consideration. Solids also always possess the least amount of kinetic energy per atom/molecule relative to other phases or, equivalently stated, solids are formed when matter in the liquid / gas phase is cooled below a certain temperature. This temperature is called the melting point of that substance and is an intrinsic property, i.e. independent of how much of the matter there is. All matter in solids can be arranged on a microscopic scale under certain conditions. Solids are characterized by structural rigidity and resistance to applied external forces and pressure. Unlike liquids, solids do not flow to take on the shape of their container, nor do they expand to fill the entire available volume like a gas. Much ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
