Moisture Diffusion Parameter Characteristics for Epoxy Composites and Neat Resins.
Abstract
The moisture absorption characteristics of two graphite/epoxy composites and their corresponding cured neat resins have been studied in high humidity and water immersion environments at elevated temperatures. Moisture absorption parameters - such as equilibrium moisture content and diffusion coefficient - derived from data taken on samples exposed to high humidity and water soak environments were compared. Composite swelling in a water immersion environment was measured. Tensile strengths of cured neat resin were measured as a function of their equilibrium moisture content after exposure to different moisture environments. The effects of intermittent moderate tensile loads on the moisture absorption parameters of composite and cured neat resin samples were determined.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA305035
Entities
People
- Edward R. Long Jr.
Organizations
- Langley Research Center