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 rheological behavior of high density polyethylenes with very broad molecular weight distribution is studied in the molten state starting from freshly synthesized powders. The complex viscosity increases slowly up to a limiting value as a function of ageing of the polymer and faster when the molten polymer is stirred. The phenomena are explained by an heterogeneous distribution of very high molecular weight nodules in the polymer arising from the synthesis and is proved by the preparation and characterization of polymers presenting the opposite heterogeneity and behavior (very low molecular weight nodules).
Additional Material:
5 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/app.1987.070340401
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