ISSN:
1573-8922
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Abstract It has been found that when a uniaxial tension is applied to highly oriented polymer films of polypropylene, polyvinyl alcohol, or polyethylene, an increase in the intensity of the absorption bands corresponding to the vibrations of the C=O carbonyl groups is observed. These groups are produced by the oxidation of the free radicals formed on the rupture of the chemical bonds under the influence of mechanical stress. The composition of the products has been studied, and their concentration has been estimated. Curves giving the accumulation of C=O groups with time at constant load and with increase in stress for a fixed period of time under load have been studied. It is suggested that the rate of accumulation of C=O groups in both cases is determined chiefly by the rate of rupture of the molecular chains under load.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00858195
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