Spinning of Five Synthetic Polymers into Fibers.
Abstract
Preliminary experiments were carried out to determine the feasibility of preparing filaments from each of the five polymers submitted. These preliminary experiments disclosed several unanticipated problems. Although polycaprolactone was easily melt spun into strong fibers, the fibers contained gel particles. The poly (glycolic acid) submitted was not satisfactory because of its low molecular weight. Because of these difficulties, the Institute investigated a commercially available polycaprolactone as an alternate to the samples supplied by the Army and also prepared a sample of poly (glycolic acid) for use in this program.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA047039
Entities
People
- R. B. Perkins
Organizations
- Southern Research