ISSN:
0193-7197
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Chemical Engineering
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
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Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
This paper describes Miconite (hydrated potassium, magnesium aluminosilicate) and explains the processability and properties of Miconite-filled propylene homopolymer. With particles averaging 2.5 and 44 microns, this study found the compound processability, as given by its melt index, unchanged for filler loadings lower than 35%. Tensile strength of the original polymer doubled with the addition of the first 10% of Miconite and stayed constant for all loadings tested up to 60%. Tensile modulus increased linearly with filler loading. Elongation and impact behavior showed negligible decreases for loadings lower than 30%. Deterioration by ultraviolet and/or heat-aging was negative. Miconite provides matrix materials with fire and smoke retarding qualities.
Additional Material:
12 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/vnl.730010110
