ISSN:
0098-1273
Keywords:
Physics
;
Polymer and Materials Science
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Physics
Notes:
The mechanical properties of initially amorphous, unoriented poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) films crystallized in acetone and dioxane at room temperature were studied under tensile testing conditions. It was found that the nature of the liquid, the morphology it induced, and its significant residual level trapped within the PET following this type of crystallization all influenced the observed mechanical behavior. Further, thermally treating PET at 70, 90, and 174°C prior to the liquid treatments appeared to inhibit the effects of the liquids on the resultant mechanical behavior. Finally, because these liquids penetrated the polymer as distinct fronts, laminate-type structures were generated in the films. It then was shown that an ideal parallel element laminate could adequately model the mechanical behavior of the films.
Additional Material:
13 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pol.1978.180160903
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