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Method for studying Thermal Stability of Bulk Thermosetting Polymers

Nature volume 189, pages 1002–1003 (1961)Cite this article

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THE use of thermosetting polymers in high-temperature applications is increasing rapidly; but data on the thermal stability and degradation characteristics of these materials are very limited. A few investigationsemploying differential thermal analysis and thermogravimetric analysis have been reported, but the number of polymers investigated is small. Both methods, while very useful in elucidating the kinetics of the degradation process, require a specially prepared sample and are not suited to yield information on bulk polymers. A new experimental technique, termed electro-thermal analysis, for determining thermal stability of bulk thermosetting polymers, will be described briefly.

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WARFIELD, R. Method for studying Thermal Stability of Bulk Thermosetting Polymers. Nature 189, 1002–1003 (1961). https://doi.org/10.1038/1891002a0

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