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What is the difference between PVA and HIPS?

What is the difference between PVA and HIPS?

In the field of 3D printing, PVA and HIPS are two mainstream support materials with significant differences: PVA (polyvinyl alcohol) is a water-soluble material, especially suitable for use with low-temperature consumables such as PLA, which dissolves quickly, is environmentally friendly and easy to operate; while HIPS (high-impact polystyrene) needs to be dissolved with limonene solvent.

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18/10, 18/8, and 18/0 Stainless Steel: What Are the Differences?

18/10, 18/8, and 18/0 Stainless Steel: What Are the Differences?

The core difference between 18/10, 18/8 and 18/0 stainless steel is nickel content and corrosion resistance. With 10% nickel content and 2% molybdenum addition, 18/10 stainless steel is the best choice for corrosion resistance, especially in harsh environments such as medical equipment, marine engineering, and high-end food and beverage appliances.

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