Characterization of Newly Developed Conductive Composites.

Abstract

Conductive composites consisting of various thermoplastics filled with conductive chopped fibers have been studied. The thermoplastics chosen were polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), polyetherimide (PEI), polyphenylene oxide (PPO), polyamide (Nylon), polycarbonate (PC), and liquid crystalline polyester (LCP). The chopped fibers included graphite (Gr), stainless steel (SS), aluminum flake (Al Fl), and nickel coated graphite (NiGr). Drop weight impact and tensile properties were determined. The effect of fiber loading and type on specific mechanical properties was determined. Photomicroscopy and scanning electron microscopy were performed on several composites noting fiber distribution, orientation and fracture morphology. A laser diffraction technique was used to determine the degree of orientation. Electrical conductivities (DC Resistance Method) were obtained for various samples. Physical properties such as water absorption, water vapor transmission, and chemical resistance have also been determined.

Document Details

• Document Type: Technical Report
• Publication Date: Mar 01, 1984
• Accession Number: ADA325815

Entities

People

• I. Shaffer
• L. J. Buckley
• R. Trabocco

Organizations

• Naval Air Warfare Center Warminster

Tags

Communities of Interest

• Advanced Electronics
• Air Platforms
• Space
• Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

• Air Force Facilities
• Aircrafts
• Composite Materials
• Electrical Properties
• Electron Microscopy
• Graphitic Materials
• Material Degradation Processes
• Materials
• Materials Laboratories
• Materials Science
• Materials Testing
• Mechanical Properties
• Physical Properties
• Plastics
• Resins
• Scanning Electron Microscopy
• Thermoplastic Resins

Fields of Study

• Materials science

Readers

• Polymer Science and Engineering.
• Reinforced Composite Materials

Technology Areas

• Directed Energy
• Microelectronics
• Microelectronics - Graphene