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 mechanical properties of injection-molded nylon 66, nylon 610, and nylon 6 can be altered significantly by steaming or heat-aging treatments which do not-appear to be severe enough to cause density changes which would suggest much of a shift in the ratio of crystalline to mesomorphic polymer. However, some electron microscopy studies have demonstrated that such treatments are reflected markedly in the microstructure of fracture patterns on test bars broken at -40°C. The greater the change in microstructure, the greater was the residual effect of thermal or steam aging on the shear modulus and damping characteristics of the polymer. In general, dry annealing promoted embrittlement, particularly at low temperatures. Residual effects of steaming enhanced embrittlement at -40 and 100°C. but promoted softening at room temperature. The relative stability of room-temperature properties to dry annealing was greatest for nylon 66, and to steaming for nylon 6.
Additional Material:
15 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/app.1960.070030716
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