ISSN:
0032-3888
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Chemical Engineering
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:
Mold-cast, metal-filled composites made of poly(methyl methacrylate) and aluminum or nickel exhibited electrical resistance qualitative behavior as predicted by the percolation and tunneling mechanisms. A precipitous change in resistivity of about 104 ohm-cm was found at volume concentrations of filler in the range of 18.5 to 19.8 vol%. Details of the electrode system are given for making these measurements. Using different polymers does not change the resistance behaviour of the composite to any great degree, suggesting that particle features of shape, size, arrangement, and so forth are the more important parameters. Such particle morphological details are indicated in the included photomicrographs.
Additional Material:
12 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pen.760341403
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