Abstract
AbstractThe effect of a new processing additive (boron nitride powder in combination with a fluoroelastomer) on the rheology and processability of molten polymers is studied. The equipment used includes an Instron capillary rheometer equipped with a special annular die (Nokia Maillefer wire coating cross‐head) and a parallel‐plate rheometer. Metallocene polyethylenes with and without boron nitride (BN) and fluoroelastomer are tested in extrusion. First, it is demonstrated that BN is a superior processing aid compared to conventional fluoropolymer ones. Second, it is found that the combination of BN powders with a small amount of a fluorelastomer improves even further the processability of molten polymers (melt fracture performance).
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