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:
The compatibility of zinc-neutralized sulfonated EPDM (Zn-SEPDM) and its effect on crystallizing behavior of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) as well as the morphology of the blend were studied through wide-angle X-ray diffractomer (WAXD), differential scannign calorimetry (DSC), transition electron micrography.(TEM), scanning electron micrography (SEM), a capillary rheometer, and mechanical property test. The results show that addition of Zn-SEPDM decreases both the melting point and the crystallizing temperature of HDPE. The apparent viscosity of the blend decreases with increasing of shear rate and stress. As Zn-SEPDM content exceeds 20%, Zn-SEPDM in the blend becomes continuous and an abrupt change in impact strength occurs. Owing to the incorporation of ionic groups into EPDM, the strong interaction between the chains make the impact strength of HDPE incredibly increased without sacrificing much of its tensile strength.
Additional Material:
8 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/app.1992.070441219
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