XPS
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006691
Extruded polystyrene, a type of rigid foam insulation board manufactured through an extrusion process. It has a closed-cell structure, which provides high compressive strength and resistance to moisture absorption. XPS is widely used in construction for thermal insulation in walls, roofs, and foundations, often identified by its characteristic blue or pink color.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-006691 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Manufacturing |
| Synonyms | ESCA |
| See also | EPS; Ps |
| Translations | German: XPS; Spanish: XPS; French: XPS |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-006691",
"term": "XPS",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "Extruded polystyrene, a type of rigid foam insulation board manufactured through an extrusion process. It has a closed-cell structure, which provides high compressive strength and resistance to moisture absorption. XPS is widely used in construction for thermal insulation in walls, roofs, and foundations, often identified by its characteristic blue or pink color.",
"synonyms": [
"ESCA"
],
"subject": "Manufacturing",
"see_also": [
"EPS",
"ps"
],
"translations": {
"de": "XPS",
"es": "XPS",
"fr": "XPS"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/xps/"
}
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