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:
Extended-chain high-density polyethylene prepared through crystallization at high pressure is substantially stiffer and somewhat stronger than normal folded-chain HDPE. With weight-average molecular weight in the range normal for molding or extrusion resins, the extended-chain material is inductile and brittle; but with molecular weight near 2,000,000, the resin can be rigid and tough. This rigid, tough material can be converted to articles through some of the solid-state processes developed for metals. The volume-temperature behavior of HDPE at 5000 atmospheres appears to reflect a polymorphic transition between orthorhombic and triclinic phases.
Additional Material:
12 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/app.1974.070180819
