Temperature dependence of reinforcement in the composites polyurethane rubber–crosslinked polymeric filler

✍ Scribed by J. Kolařík; S. Hudeček; F. Lednický; L. Nicolais

• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
• Year: 1979
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 897 KB
• Volume: 23
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0021-8995
• DOI: 10.1002/app.1979.070230524

✦ Synopsis

Abstract

The temperature dependence of the components of the complex tensile and shear modulus of composites thermoplastic polyurethane rubber (Estan 5707)–crosslinked polymeric filler has been determined using torsional pendulum and Rheovibron viscoelastometer techniques. For comparison, dynamic mechanical properties of the system Estan 5707–glass beads were determined. The temperature dependence of the relative modulus (modulus of composite/modulus of matrix) of the former composites exhibited a pronounced maximum at about 50°C above the glass transition temperature of the matrix. This maximum of reinforcement was discussed in terms of (a) immobilized interfacial layer, (b) broadening of the spectrum of relaxation times, and (c) increase in the glass transition temperature of the matrix. From the excess reinforcement, i.e., the discrepancy between experimental data and theoretical prediction, an apparent thickness of the immobilized layer was calculated.