CROSSLINKING-EFFECT ON PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF POLYMERS

Abstract

A review is made of the theoretical and experimental results of the effect of crosslinking on the physical properties of polymers. Both rubbers and rigid polymers are considered. Topics covered include: Types of network structures, methods of characterizing crosslinked polymers, swelling behavior, glass transitions, elastic moduli and dynamic mechanical properties, creep, stress-strain behavior, thermal properties, and anisotropic networks. The review is written from the practical viewpoint of the experimental scientist who is using crosslinked polymers but who is not an expert on the theory of crosslinking. Areas are pointed out where adequate scientific background information is lacking.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0834683

Entities

People

  • Lawrence E. Nielsen

Organizations

  • Monsanto

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biomedical And Dental Materials
  • Composite Materials
  • Epoxy Resins
  • Glass Transition Temperature
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Physical Properties
  • Plastics
  • Polymeric Films
  • Reinforced Plastics
  • Resins
  • Shear Modulus
  • Thermal Properties
  • Thermoplastic Resins
  • Transition Temperature
  • Transitions

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  • Structural Dynamics.
  • Surface Coatings Technology.
  • Theoretical Analysis.