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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 August 2013
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.ems.t53730099
EISBN: 978-1-62708-283-9
... Abstract This chapter discusses the structural classifications, molecular configuration, degradation, properties, and uses of polymers. It describes thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers, degree of polymerization, branching, cross-linking, and copolymers. It also discusses glass transition...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 November 2012
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.ffub.t53610327
EISBN: 978-1-62708-303-4
... Abstract This chapter covers the fatigue and fracture behaviors of ceramics and polymers. It discusses the benefits of transformation toughening, the use of ceramic-matrix composites, fracture mechanisms, and the relationship between fatigue and subcritical crack growth. In regard to polymers...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 March 2006
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.fdsm.t69870325
EISBN: 978-1-62708-344-7
...Physical and mechanical properties of polymers used in accelerated fatigue evaluation study Table 12.1 Physical and mechanical properties of polymers used in accelerated fatigue evaluation study Property Polymer Polypropylene Nylon 6/6 Polycarbonate Polymer structure...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2003
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.cfap.t69780276
EISBN: 978-1-62708-281-5
... Abstract This article briefly reviews abrasive and adhesive wear failure of reinforced polymers and polymer composites, namely particulate-filled polymers, short-fiber-reinforced polymers, polymers with continuous fibers, and mixed reinforcements and fabrics. It includes scanning electron...
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Published: 01 December 2003
Fig. 7 Typical creep and creep rupture curves for polymers. (a) Ductile polymers. (b) Brittle polymers More
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Published: 30 April 2020
Fig. 3.4 Contrasting cooling curves for amorphous and crystalline polymers. A crystalline polymer has a volume change at the melting temperature, T M , during slow cooling, but an amorphous polymer reaches a brittle condition below the glass transition temperature, T g . More
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Published: 30 April 2020
Fig. 3.6 Summary of the repeating unit structures for common polymers. The degree of polymerization depends on the number of repeating units. More
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Published: 01 December 2003
Fig. 1 Monomer units of common polymers. (a) through (j) are not sunlight absorbing; (k) through (r) are sunlight absorbing. More
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Published: 01 December 2003
Fig. 2 Basic elements of engineering polymers. See Table 1 for explanation. More
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Published: 01 December 2003
Fig. 26 Thermomechanical analysis properties of commercial polymers. PSU, polysulfone; PPO, polyphenylene oxide; PVC, polyvinyl chloride; PTFE, polytetrafluoroethylene. Source: Ref 24 More
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Published: 01 December 2003
Fig. 31 Relative thermal stability of polymers by thermogravimetric analysis; 10 mg (0.15 gr) at 5 °C/min (9 °F/min), in nitrogen; HDPE, high-density polyethylene More
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Published: 01 December 2003
Fig. 5 A 1000 h creep modulus of several polymers as a function of temperature. PBT, polybutylene terephthalate; PC, polycarbonate; PPO, polyphenylene oxide; PVC, polyvinyl chloride; PP, polypropylene; HDPE, high-density polyethylene; T g , glass transition temperature More
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Published: 01 August 2013
Fig. 9.1 Structure of several linear polymers. Kevlar is a registered tradename of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. Source: Ref 9.1 More
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Published: 01 August 2013
Fig. 9.9 Tacticity of linear polymers. Ref 9.1 More
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Published: 01 August 2013
Fig. 14.1 Recycling symbols for polymers. (1) Polyethylene terephthalate, also indicated by PET and called polyester. (2) High-density polyethylene (also PE-HD).(3) Polyvinyl chloride, or PVC. (4) Low-density polyethylene (PE-LD), or LLDPE for very-low-density polyethylene. (5) Polypropylene More
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Published: 01 November 2010
Fig. 2.8 Conventional polymer and liquid crystal–like aramid polymers. Source: Ref 3 More
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Published: 15 June 2021
Fig. 8 Pneumatic grips for soft polymers and elastomers More
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Published: 01 March 2006
Fig. 12.5 Softening patterns for various polymers tested under strain control at room temperature. (a) Polycarbonate ( Ref 12.2 ). (b) Nylon ( Ref 12.2 ). (c) Polypropylene ( Ref 12.3 ). (d) ABS plastic ( Ref 12.3 ) More
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Published: 01 March 2006
Fig. 12.9 Monotonic and cyclic stress-strain curves for several polymers at room temperature (298 K). Source: Ref 12.3 (a) Polyoxymethylene. (b) Polypropylene. (c) Nylon More
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Published: 01 March 2006
Fig. 12.10 Schematic representation of the general fatigue response of polymers in terms of strain range versus number of cycles to failure. Source: Ref 12.3 More