Stability and Mechanical Properties of Hard/Soft Latex Blends

2015 ◽  
Vol 731 ◽  
pp. 483-487 ◽  
Author(s):  
Feng Qin ◽  
Mu Li ◽  
Xiao Yu Li ◽  
Hai Qiao Wang

In this contribution, hard/soft latex blends were prepared by mixing proportionable non-crosslinkable hard and self-crosslinkable soft latices. The stability and mechanical properties of latex blends were comparatively studied with the neat latex with high glass transition temperature (Tg). It was found that the calcium ion stability of the latex blends is better than neat hard latex. In addition, the stress at break decreased with the increasing of φs (mass fraction of soft particle in latex blends) and the break elongation increased when φs below 0.8. Meanwhile, the value of tensile stress and break elongation of the hard latex film with coalescing agent, DPnB, additive is between that of the latex blends film with 60% and 70% soft particle. The study on viscoelasticity of the latex films demonstrated that this composite latex can be considered as phase separation blend involving a soft phase filled with hard spheres. The results indicate that the soft latex can serve as the substitution of coalescing agents in water-based ink industry to obtain low or zero VOC ink, without compromise on properties.

2010 ◽  
Vol 163-167 ◽  
pp. 3297-3300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jia Wei Shi ◽  
Hong Zhu ◽  
Zhi Shen Wu ◽  
Gang Wu

Coupon tests were conducted to investigate the mechanical characteristics of basalt FRP (BFRP) sheet, basalt-carbon hybrid FRP sheets and the corresponding epoxy rein under the effect of freeze-thaw cycling. FRP sheets and epoxy rein coupons were subjected to up to 200 and 250 freeze-thaw cycles respectively. Test parameters included the number of freeze-thaw cycles and the types of FRP composites. Test results show that (1) BFRP sheet perform better than CFRP or GFRP sheets under high freeze-thaw cycles; (2) exposed hybrid FRP sheets not only show very little loss in mechanical properties, but also contribute to the stability of test data; (3) mechanical properties of rein epoxy decrease significantly with increasing freeze-thaw cycles.


2013 ◽  
Vol 750-752 ◽  
pp. 119-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao Ya Wang ◽  
Zhi Dong Xia ◽  
Zhe Li

This study was carried out to discuss the influence of curing temperature on the performance of conductive composites filled with nickel-coated graphite (NCG). The electrical conductivity, crosslink density, mechanical properties and tensile fracture morphology have been investigated. The results indicated that curing temperature had great impact on the electrical conductivity and mechanical properties. Voluem resistivity decreased from 43.1 to 0.08 ohm-cm at 125°C-205°C, and the reason was discussed in light of formation and break of the conductive network in the composites. The stability of SR-NCG cured at 165°C-205°C were also better than those cured at other curing temperature. Besides, tensile strength increased from 2.41 to 7.19Mpa at 125°C-225°C, elongation at break have a 56% increase, and Shore A hardness also incresed from 74 to 82.


2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (06) ◽  
pp. 1540052
Author(s):  
QIGUO RONG ◽  
JIANFENG BAI ◽  
YONGLING HUANG ◽  
JIANHAO LIN

For patients with severe joint deformity or defect, the conventional knee implant cannot meet the installation requirements. A patient-specific prosthesis is a rational choice for these patients. The purpose of this study was to develop a patient-specific knee implant and evaluate its mechanical properties. A mobile-bearing type of knee implant was designed for a young patient with severe rheumatoid arthritis. The stress characteristics were studied by the finite element (FE) method. Results show that the stress distribution of the mobile-bearing knee implant is much better than that of a hinged knee implant designed before. But the stability of the mobile-bearing knee implant should be investigated in more detail before its application.


2013 ◽  
Vol 377 ◽  
pp. 112-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhuang Li ◽  
Di Wu ◽  
Wei Lv ◽  
Zhen Zheng ◽  
Shao Pu Kang

In the present paper, sulfur, RE (rare earth) and bismuth were added to an austenite stainless steel. Low environmental impact machining processes of free cutting austenitic stainless steels was investigated by machinability testing. The results show that a significant amount of grey and dispersed inclusions were found in steel B. The inclusions are typical sulfide inclusions, and bismuth element is attached to double end of manganese sulfide inclusions. Some inclusions exhibit globular shape due to the presence of rare earths elements in steel B. Chip morphology was improved in steel B under the same turning conditions. The machinability of steel B is much better than that of steel A. This is attributed to the presence of free-cutting additives of sulfur, RE and bismuth in the austenitic stainless steels. Satisfactory mechanical properties were also obtained under the conditions of our experiments. The reasons why satisfactory mechanical properties were obtained may lie in that the sulfides and bismuth are soft phase, and the presence of rare earths elements contributes to the improvement of the toughness of the austenitic stainless steels.


Author(s):  
Li Li-Sheng ◽  
L.F. Allard ◽  
W.C. Bigelow

The aromatic polyamides form a class of fibers having mechanical properties which are much better than those of aliphatic polyamides. Currently, the accepted morphology of these fibers as proposed by M.G. Dobb, et al. is a radial arrangement of pleated sheets, with the plane of the pleats parallel to the axis of the fiber. We have recently obtained evidence which supports a different morphology of this type of fiber, using ultramicrotomy and ion-thinning techniques to prepare specimens for transmission and scanning electron microscopy.


2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 2663-2681
Author(s):  
Rizk El- Sayed ◽  
Mustafa Kamal ◽  
Abu-Bakr El-Bediwi ◽  
Qutaiba Rasheed Solaiman

The structure of a series of AlSb alloys prepared by melt spinning have been studied in the as melt–spun ribbons  as a function of antimony content .The stability  of these structures has  been  related to that of the transport and mechanical properties of the alloy ribbons. Microstructural analysis was performed and it was found that only Al and AlSb phases formed for different composition.  The electrical, thermal and the stability of the mechanical properties are related indirectly through the influence of the antimony content. The results are interpreted in terms of the phase change occurring to alloy system. Electrical resistivity, thermal conductivity, elastic moduli and the values of microhardness are found to be more sensitive than the internal friction to the phase changes. 


Alloy Digest ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 57 (12) ◽  

Abstract Ferrium S53 was developed for use as a structural corrosion resistant steel for aircraft landing gear. S53 has a corrosion resistance equivalent to 440C, strength equivalent to or better than 300M (AMS 6257A) and SAE 4340 (see Mechanical Properties), optimum microstructure features for maximum fatigue resistance, and a surface hardenability equal to or greater than 67 HRC for wear and fatigue. This datasheet is an update to Alloy Digest SS-942 and SS-1003. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and tensile properties as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as heat treating and machining. Filing Code: SA-589. Producer or source: QuesTek Innovations, LLC.


Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (10) ◽  
pp. 2908
Author(s):  
Kazuo Umemura ◽  
Ryo Hamano ◽  
Hiroaki Komatsu ◽  
Takashi Ikuno ◽  
Eko Siswoyo

Solubilization of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) is a fundamental technique for the use of CNTs and their conjugates as nanodevices and nanobiodevices. In this work, we demonstrate the preparation of CNT suspensions with “green” detergents made from coconuts and bamboo as fundamental research in CNT nanotechnology. Single-walled CNTs (SWNTs) with a few carboxylic acid groups (3–5%) and pristine multi-walled CNTs (MWNTs) were mixed in each detergent solution and sonicated with a bath-type sonicator. The prepared suspensions were characterized using absorbance spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and Raman spectroscopy. Among the eight combinations of CNTs and detergents (two types of CNTs and four detergents, including sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) as the standard), SWNTs/MWNTs were well dispersed in all combinations except the combination of the MWNTs and the bamboo detergent. The stability of the suspensions prepared with coconut detergents was better than that prepared with SDS. Because the efficiency of the bamboo detergents against the MWNTs differed significantly from that against the SWNTs, the natural detergent might be useful for separating CNTs. Our results revealed that the use of the “green” detergents had the advantage of dispersing CNTs as well as SDS.


2021 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. 100980
Author(s):  
M. Es-saddik ◽  
S. Laasri ◽  
M. Taha ◽  
A. Laghzizil ◽  
A. Guidara ◽  
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