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:
Two polyurethane-poly(vinyl acetate) interpenetrating polymer networks of differing composition were synthesized and certain physical properties investigated. The results are compared with semi-1-interpenetrating polymer networks of the same system as well as with, where appropriate, polyurethane-poly(methyl acrylate) interpenetrating polymer networks. Dynamic mechanical analysis clearly indicated phase separation for both compositions. The poly(vinyl acetate) glass transition showed a shift to lower temperatures accompanied by a shift to higher temperatures of the polyurethane transition. Such shifts indicate a certain extent of mixing. Electron microscopy confirmed phase separation and for a material with 20% by weight of polyurethane indicated that both components are continuous. This latter material also had a higher tensile strength and elongation at break than the corresponding poly(vinyl acetate) homopolymer. At 60% by weight of polyurethane the stress-strain characteristics are those of a reinforced rubber. Certain modulus-composition theories, and, also, sonic velocity measurements were consistent with these morphological conclusions.
Additional Material:
7 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/app.1986.070310234
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