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:
Certain aspects of moisture sensitivity for selected polyurethane-polyether block copolymers were investigated. Exposure to ambient conditions tended to raise the impact velocity for projectile penetration and to decrease the brittleness of these materials. High values of relative humidity, whether applied immediately or after a time delay, led to softening and ductile response of an initially brittle formulation. Immediate desiccation of the brittle formulation caused retention of hardness and brittleness, whereas after prior humidification, desiccation removed much water but did not reverse the prior transition to ductile response to impact. Measurements were made of water sorption and desorption exhibited by this brittle formulation.
Additional Material:
8 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/app.1980.070250408
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