ISSN:
1573-4803
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Abstract The emission of electrons and positive ions from materials undergoing fracture is investigated. We present a survey of charged particle emission from a number of materials including crystalline insulators, glass, graphite, polymers and composites. Particular attention is given to fibre-reinforced epoxy systems which yield unique forms of charge emission. Energy distributions of the emitted particles are given for E-glass-epoxy strands, polybutadiene filled with glass beads, and mica. Evidence is presented that interfacial failure and charge separation play important roles in the observed emission.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00552976