Diffusion and Mechanical Properties of Polyether-Polyurethanes Reinforced with Silica

Abstract

In this work, we consider the effect of adding functionalized silica particles to a poly (tetramethylene oxide)-based polyurethane that is a candidate to be used as flexible storage containment for a variety military fuels. We have synthesized urethanes with silica concentrations varying from 0% to 40% by weight and evaluated the diffusion of commercial gasoline and their mechanical properties.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2016
Accession Number
AD1010206

Entities

People

  • Henry Feuer
  • James M. Sloan

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Composite Materials
  • Diffusion
  • Diffusion Coefficient
  • Glass Transition Temperature
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Particles
  • Physical Properties
  • Polyethers
  • Polymers
  • Polyurethanes
  • Tensile Properties
  • Tensile Strength
  • Tensile Testing
  • Transition Temperature
  • Urethanes
  • Yield Strength

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Polymer Science and Technology
  • Reinforced Composite Materials