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Constant stretching rate experiments on low density polyethylene

Stefano PiccaroloF. P. La MantiaAntonino ValenzaD. Acierno

subject

chemistry.chemical_classificationPolymers and PlasticsChemistryTesting equipmentRelaxation testGeneral ChemistryPolymerCondensed Matter PhysicsStress (mechanics)Low-density polyethyleneMolten statePolymer chemistryMaterials ChemistryComposite materialConstant (mathematics)

description

A simple apparatus for elongational test of molten polymers is presented. Its realiability is demonstrated by means of stress growth in constant stretching rate experiments and relaxation test on a low density polyethylene sample.

https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00254662