Abstract
AbstractThe stress–strain relationships of crystallizable and noncrystallizable elastomers were determined in unswollen and swollen states. As expected, if a noncrystallizable elastomer is stretched and held at a fixed length, the subsequent swelling in a solvent decreases the stress as the elastomer is swollen. On the other hand, if a crystallizable elastomer is stretched to a medium extension at which some crystallization has occurred and held at that length, the subsequent swelling in a suitable solvent increases the stress as the elastomer is swollen and the crystallites are dissolved by the solvent. The phenomena are explained in terms of the network swelling and the crystallization and melting induced by the applied stress and the swelling solvent.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Journal of Polymer Science Part C: Polymer Symposia
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
