ISSN:
0193-7197
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Chemical Engineering
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Blends from poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) and epoxidized natural rubber (ENR) were prepared in a Brabender plasticorder by the melt blending technique. The melt flow behavior of these blends with respect to blend ratio and temperature has been examined using a melt flow indexer and capillary rheometer. ENR decreases the Brabender torque, increases the melt flow index (MFI), and decreases the melt viscosity of PVC in the blends. Arrhenius plots were used to study the effect of temperature on melt flow index (MFI) and viscosity. Moreover, the flow behavior index (n′) obtained from capillary rheometer data was found to be dependent on temperature and blend ratio.
Additional Material:
11 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/vnl.730090406
