Corian is a brand of solid surface material made by DuPont. Its main use is as a table/benchtop surface, although it has many other applications. It consists of acrylic polymers and alumina trihydrate (ATH), materials derived from bauxite ore. Corian is the original material of this type, created by DuPont scientists in 1967. A number of solid surface competitors directly to Corian have emerged since the end of DuPont patents on solid surfaces.
Corian is produced in three thicknesses: 6 millimeters (0.24 inches), 12 millimeters (0.47 inches), and 19 millimeters (0.75 inches). Most Corian are manufactured at the DuPont facility near Buffalo, New York. The cross cut pieces show consistent colors and distributed particulate patterns evenly distributed throughout the material, giving rise to the category name "Solid Surfaces."
Corian must be sold and installed by a DuPont certified manufacturer and the installation comes with a 10-year warranty covering products and installation, for interior housing applications.
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History
Donald Slocum, a DuPont chemist, is credited as the inventor of Corian's solid surface in 1967. His name appears in a patent issued in October 1968. The product was first introduced for sale in 1971, at the National Association of Home Builder meeting in Houston. , Texas.
Originally conceived as a kitchen/bath material available in one color, Corian is manufactured and shipped in more than 100 colors.
In 2013, the company announced the Endless Evolution initiative in an effort to improve the material and find additional applications for its use. As part of this initiative, in 2014 DuPont introduced the "Deep Color" technology. This enhancement allows the material to be made with deeper and darker colors that are more resistant to scratches and scratches than previous generation Corian materials.
In 2017, Corian marks the 50th year with a new look and marketing campaign.
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Product line
DuPont has issued numerous sub-branded releases of materials containing unique design elements and/or manufacturing methods. Specifically this includes:
- Corian Private Collection: The first color was introduced in 2002; This product line is inspired by randomness patterns found in nature. Some of the colors and patterns in this product line resemble rocks and other natural materials and all colors have a complex non-recurring pattern not found in other Corian products.
- Corian Terra Collection: The first color was introduced in the 2000s; This product line contains between 6-20% recycled content.
- Corian Illumination Series: The first color was introduced in 2007; This semi-transparent product line allows for new designs that call for backlit applications.
- Corian Metallics Series: The first colors introduced in 2010; This product line contains gold and silver particles to provide metallic appearance products. This creates depth that simulates movement and color variation when the same installation is viewed from different angles.
- Martha Stewart Living Collection: The first color was introduced in the United States in 2010; This product line is a collection of colors created by celebrity home improvement Martha Stewart.
- Corian DeepColor Technology: The first color introduced in 2013; This product line uses new "Deep Color" technology to produce darker, more scratch-resistant colors.
- Corian Quartz: Rebranded in 2018, Zodiaq DuPont quartz product reintroduced as Corian Quartz. This product is an engineering stone and not a solid surface material in a technical sense.
Material characteristics
Corian is:
- Not porous
- Stain resistant
- Seamless appearance: In the fabrication process, connections can be made virtually invisible by combining relevant pieces with the Corian-Corral pair's own two-piece acrylic adhesive. The pieces are clamped together to express the adhesive excess. After the adhesive dries, the area is sanded and polished to create a nearly seamless joint. This seamless appearance is the hallmark of the material.
- Can be repaired and updated: Pieces and scratches can be rubbed with a Scotch-Brite pad or orbital sander.
- Termoformable: Flexible when heated, Corian can be shaped and shaped into unlimited shapes that can be used in commercial and artistic projects through a process called thermoforming.
Heat resistant: heat resistant material up to 100 ° C (212 ° F), but can be damaged by excess heat. DuPont recommends the use of trivets when the materials are installed in the kitchen.
Scratches: The material can be scratched, with scratches especially visible on darker shades.
Corian has not lost its visual appearance or faded for years, decades.
Competitors
Corian is a premium decorative type of surface. The end of DuPont patents on solid surface helps facilitate a number of solid surface competitors directly to Corian.
Some major competitor brands include:
- Aristech Avonite
- EVO Surfaces
- Formica Group Solid Surfacing
- Lion Chemtech TRISTONE
- Hanwha Hanex
- Kerrock Kolpa
- Solid surface of Krion Porcelanosa
- LG HI-MACS
- LOTTE Staron (fka Samsung Staron)
- Megan Swan Swanstone
- Solid Surfaces of Wilsonart
Corian and other solid surfaces also compete at price points similar to other premium decorative surfaces. These other competitors include:
- Granite
- The engineered stone
- Marble
- Recycled glass table
- Stainless Steel
Security
Safety of installed materials: Corian meets or exceeds current emission guidelines for volatile organic compounds (VOCs), hazardous air pollutants (HAP) and "Indoor Air Quality Certification Greenguard". Corian is non-toxic and not allergenic to humans. It is free of heavy metals and in accordance with EU Directive 2002/95EC on Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Hygienic properties make it popular in installations where maintaining important sanitary conditions (eg hospitals and restaurants).
Security Fabricator: In 2014, the New England Journal of Medicine reported the case of a 64-year-old sports physiologist who died of lung disease consistent with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis after 16 years of exposure to Corian dust. The dust from Corian was found in the patient's shop of fabrication of Corian and lung after autopsy. The authors say that the case was consistent with Corian dust that caused idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, but did not prove causality. DuPont scientists respond that exposure to other ingredients can not be ruled out, nor do they rule out that it is not caused by dust consisting of aluminum trihydrate (ATH) derived from bauxite. The fabricator must protect themselves properly from the fine particles produced during grinding, and sanding. The assembly should always wear the appropriate certified respirator and keep the shop and the environment clean of Corian dust at all times.
References
External links
- Official website
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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