ISSN:
0021-8995
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Polymer and Materials Science
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
,
Physics
Notes:
A series of polyurethane-poly(methyl acrylate) sequential interpenetrating polymer networks containing 40 wt % polyurethane were prepared. The triol/diol ratio used in the preparation of the first formed polyurethane network was changed so that the average molecular weight between crosslinks ranged from 9500 to 500 g/mol. In addition to decreasing this average molecular weight, changing the triol/diol ratio alters the hard segment content of the polyurethane. The extent of mixing of the components in these IPNs was investigated using electron microscopy, dynamic mechanical analysis, tensile testing, and sonic velocity measurements. The polyurethane networks were also characterized by swelling studies. It was concluded that, as the triol/diol ratio increased, the extent of mixing increased and there was evidence of phase separation of the hard segments of the polyurethane component at high triol/diol ratios.
Additional Material:
12 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/app.1985.070300529
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