what is corian made of

Corian is a brand of solid surface material created by DuPont, primarily used as a countertop, benchtop surface, washbasin, wall panel, and temples for home, among other applications. Corian is a "solid surface" material, meaning it has a solid composition from the inside out. It is composed of a mixture of 1/3 acrylic polymer (polymethyl methacrylate) and 2/3 natural minerals, with the main ingredient being alumina trihydrate derived from bauxite ore, which is one of the main components in the manufacture of aluminum. Cross-section cuts show consistent color and particulate patterning evenly distributed throughout the material, giving rise to the category name "solid surface". Corian is manufactured in three thicknesses: 6 millimeters (0.24 in), 12 millimeters (0.47 in), and 19 millimeters (0.75 in) .