Novel Methods for Reinforcing Elastomers

Abstract

The primary goal of this project was the development of new techniques for toughening elastomeric materials. The first approach taken was the in-situ precipitation of reinforcing filler particles into the elastomers. Preliminary studies focused on the elastomer poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) because of the large number of related studies already carried out on this material. Promising techniques were then extended to other elastomers, such as the polyisobutylene. The second approach was the alignment of ferrite-type filler particles to improve reinforcement, at least in chosen directions. This was done during the curing process and utilized a magnetic field of variable strength. Reinforcement: Elastomers: Fillers: Magnetic particles: Ultimate properties: Toughness.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 05, 1989
Accession Number
ADA210150

Entities

People

  • J. E. Mark

Organizations

  • University of Cincinnati

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemistry
  • Classification
  • Composite Materials
  • Elastomers
  • Low Temperature
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Military Research
  • Particles
  • Polymers
  • Precipitation
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  • Security
  • Students
  • Technical Ceramics

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  • Materials science

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