Thermal Analysis Characterization of Elastomers and Carbon Black Filled Rubber Composites for Army Applications
Abstract
A number of elastomeric based materials used in Army tank track pads have been analyzed by a variety of thermal analysis techniques which include thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, thermomechanical analysis, and dynamic mechanical analysis. These measurements have been developed to yield data concerning the chemical composition of the complex elastomer system, the cure chemistry and conversion of the rubber, the glass transition temperature(s) of the elastomers, the tensile storage modulus as a function of temperature, and the use of thermogravimetric analysis as a quality control procedure for track pads. Keywords: tracked vehicles.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA160825
Entities
People
- D. P. Macaione
- R. E. Sacher
- R. E. Singler
Organizations
- United States Army Research Laboratory