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:
While well-known methods of bulk analysis of thermal degradation of PVC become standard industrial tools, techniques for the study of surface damage produced by weathering are not generally considered. In this paper we present a new test, based on microhardness measurements, which can be used as a complementary technique for the study of this phenomenon. Comparison of this method with color changes and specific elongation at break measurement has been established for PVC window frames.
Additional Material:
2 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/app.1989.070381009
