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 aging phenomenon of highly filled rubber in humid environment was investigated. HTPBD was reacted with MDI and mixed with salt at the same time. The mixture was then hot-pressed for 24 h at 90°C to prepare the sample. The changes in mechanical properties and glass transition temperature of the sample were followed when they were subjected to different humidity at 30°C for 7 days. Furthermore, the effects of humidity on chemical structures were studied with IR.The results showed that unfilled rubber suffered no changes in mechanical properties after 7 days in environment of high humidity (RH 97). However, for NaCl-Filled rubber, its strength decreased because of a loss of stiffness of salt after salt deliquesced. The glass transition temperature of unfilled rubber seems not to be affected by various humid conditions, but the Tg of filled rubber decreased slightly. From SEM pictures, we observed that interior holes were left after salt deliquesced. This was the main cause for the reduction in mechanical properties of filled rubber.
Additional Material:
15 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/app.1991.070431204
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