Slow Decomposition of Silicone Rubber.
Abstract
The sol content of previously-extracted samples of lightly-crosslinked silicone rubber has been found to increase during prolonged storage under relatively mild conditions. Simultaneously, the tensile stress slowly decreases in samples held stretched, and the equilibrium degree of swelling increases somewhat. Thus, the polymer network appears to undergo slow decomposition. This process is accelerated by moisture, by ammonia vapor and by raising the temperature of storage.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA119458
Entities
People
- Alan Neville Gent
- P. Vondracek
Organizations
- University of Akron