Mechanical Properties of Highly Filled Elastomers in Relation to Shape and Nature of Filler Particles

Abstract

The model substances of polyurethane rubber filled with sodium chloride were investigated for thermo-mechanical properties at small deformations and for rupture properties. General rules for the prediction of mechanical properties of composite materials from such given filler characteristics as content, particle size or size distribution, shape, etc., are given. Results are insufficient for a quantitative prediction of the strength of the propellants from their composition. They should be able to serve as a guide in the search for the composition of a propellant with optimum strength.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0900454

Entities

People

  • F. R. Schwarzl
  • H. W. Bree

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Composite Materials
  • Elastomers
  • Films
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Particle Size
  • Particles
  • Plastics
  • Polyurethanes
  • Propellants
  • Reinforced Plastics
  • Sodium Compounds

Readers

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Materials Science (Mechanical Engineering).
  • Nanocomposite Materials Science