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:
A series of polyurethane-poly(ethyl acrylate) interpenetrating networks (IPNs) containing 40 wt% polyurethane were prepared, in which the cross-link density of the polyurethane component was varied by altering the ratio of diol/triol. Decreasing the molecular weight between crosslinks from 9500 to 1200 g/mol brought about an increase in the tensile strength accompanied by a decrease in elongation at break. The tensile properties of the IPNs are, however, poorer than those of the equivalent polyurethane homopolymers. Electron microscopy showed that the polyurethane was present as distinct phases, connected by a cellular fine structure, in the poly(ethyl acrylate) matrix. Dynamic mechanical analysis as well as sonic velocity studies gave results which were consistent with this morphological picture.
Additional Material:
6 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/app.1986.070320307
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