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Mechanical, Thermal and Rheological Properties of Polymers Used in Plastic Fuel Tanks (.pdf)
The materials used for making plastic fuel tanks are: virgin high-density polyethylene; fuel tank regrind; ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) fuel barrier; and maleic anhydride modified linear low-density polyethylene adhesive. Impact strength measurements were conducted per ASTM D256 using
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The Mechanics of Silly Putty (.pdf)
This application note discusses the rheological properties of Silly Putty and how it can be used to teach about the strain-rate dependence of polymers. þÿ. Cambridge. 56 Roland St., Suite 310. Boston, MA 02129. Polymer Group. (617) 629-4400. , INC. fax: (617) 629-9100. Consultation, Testing
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Droplet breakup aids fluid processing
Coating flows are complex rheological processes, involving shear and extension in the deposition. region. However, many of the issues with reliable fluid deposition occur after the deposition where fluid. stringing or misting can substantially limit the ultimate processing speed and product quality
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Melt Flow Rheology Testing for Polyolefins
, measure the quality. Rheological behavior or molten polymeric blends, which represents an important factor in processability. Melt rheology of miscible or compatibilized polymer blends. Viscoelastic properties as a function of temperature, shear rate, frequency. Viscosity, shear rate, storage
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Raw Material Selection for Maximum Product Quality (.pdf)
Rheology. Rheological properties were measured as a sequence test method in accordance with. ASTM D 4440-95a Standard Practice for Rheological Measurement of Polymer Melts Using Dynamic. Procedures, and. International Standard ISO 6721-10 Determination of dynamic mechanical properties- Part 10
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Prediction of Polyolefin Foamability
processing is governed mainly. Polyethylene. by the polymers molecular weight, molecular weight. distribution, and degree of branching [2]. Melt strength is a property of the polymer melt which. Rheological. studies. measure. these. properties. indicates its ability to withstand drawing without
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Color Stability of Transparent High Heat Polycarbonate in Automobile Lens Applications (.pdf)
. Lexan* XHT resin. Lexan* XHT resin. Physical Property. Unit. Method. 155oC Tg. 165oC Tg. 175oC Tg. 185oC Tg. Thermal. HDT 0.45 MPa. oC. ISO 75/Bf. 146. 155. 164. 173. Vicat B120. oC. ISO 306. 151. 163. 173. 183. Rheological. MVR (330oC, 2.16kg). cm3/10min. ISO 1133. 70. 43. 30. 24. I. mpact. Notched
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Variability of Feedstock Viscosity and Its Correlation with Dimensional Variability of Green Powder Injection Moulded Components
. the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining. analysis that higher torque indicates a higher viscosity. Li et al.8 investigated rheological properties of multiple. binder systems and concluded that good rheological. properties are beneficial for dimensional control of PIM. components. The rheological