Low-Temperature Stiffening of Elastomers

1950 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 770-785
Author(s):  
S. D. Gehman ◽  
P. J. Jones ◽  
C. S. Wilkinson ◽  
D. E. Woodford

Abstract The generally observed stiffening of elastomers at low temperatures may be supplemented by the occurrence of crystallization if the elastomers have sufficient regularity of molecular structure and other conditions are favorable. To study these effects, observations of the progressive stiffenings of elastomer compounds at low temperatures were made by measurements of the relative torsional modulus of test strips mounted in racks which were stored at low temperature. The periods of observation extended over 30 to 60 days with temperatures in the range from −59° to −18° C. A correlation was found between density changes due to crystallization as determined dilatometrically and torsional stiffness changes. Factors studied in addition to temperature included compounding variables such as cure and plasticizer content. Some data were obtained to show the acceleration of crystallization due to compressive stress. Progressive stiffening due to crystallization was observed for vulcanizates of Hevea, Neoprene Type GN, and Butyl rubber, as well as for an 85-15 butadiene-styrene redox-type copolymer. The results were interpreted in accordance with concepts of crystal nucleation and growth with necessary modifications due to the molecular structure of elastomers. Although the phenomenon of spontaneous crystallization of elastomers was found to be complicated by many factors, a useful degree of generality appears in some of the results.

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 104
Author(s):  
R Rahmawati ◽  
Syarifa Wahidah Al Idrus ◽  
Supriadi Supriadi ◽  
Lalu Sulman

In the synthesis of the organic sensor, the molecular structure will affect the ability of a compound to be used as a colorimetric chemosensor. Here, we present a simple synthesis technique for 5-nitrovanillin. It has been successfully synthesized using nitric acid as a source of nitro groups. Dichloromethane DCM was used as a solvent, and the synthesis was carried out at low temperatures (under 5°C). The method produces a good yield. The nitro group attached to the structure of the chemosensor plays a role in prolonging the electron delocalization. Its effect is in the process of anion recognition by the chemosensor. The formation of a sensor-analyte complex between the chemosensor and anion produces a color change in the solution.


1990 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 341-346 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. de Reus ◽  
H. C. Tissink ◽  
F. W. Saris

Although amorphous alloys are known to be good diffusion barriers, amorphous nickel-zirconium is shown to react with Si at relatively low temperatures. Diffusion of Ni at 350°C through an amorphous Ni–Zr buffer layer leads to the formation of epitaxial NiSi2 on single crystal silicon substrates. Interplay of mobility and thermodynamics is applicable for epitaxial silicide nucleation and growth. Also, a one-step annealing process in oxygen ambient leads to bilayer formation of NiSi2/ZrO2 structures on silicon substrates.


1948 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-111
Author(s):  
S. D. Gehman ◽  
D. E. Woodford ◽  
C. S. Wilkinson

Abstract The low temperature stiffening of elastomers frequently limits their usefulness. A new laboratory test for measuring their stiffness at low temperatures is described. Strips of the stocks to be tested are mounted around a cylindrical rack in a vertical, cylindrical insulated chamber. The temperature in the chamber is controlled by cooling the base externally with dry ice and by a moderate regulated flow of precooled air through dry ice in the bottom of the chamber. This system gives stable temperatures which are easily controlled. The chamber can be rotated to attach the samples in succession, by means of projecting top grips, to a suitably mounted torsion wire. The stiffness is measured by the angle of twist of the sample when the torsion head is rotated 180°. The relative modulus for any temperature is calculated as the ratio of the modulus at this temperature to that at 25° C. Plots of angle of twist against temperature show a rather sharp break at the low temperature end of the curve. This determines a somewhat subjective “freezing point”. Curves are given to illustrate the wide variety of low temperature stiffening characteristics for elastomers. In unplasticized stocks the chemical composition of the monomers is the dominating factor for these properties for various synthetic rubbers. The stiffness of elastomers which are capable of crystallization on stretching, such as Hevea, Neoprene, and Butyl rubber, depends not only on temperature but also on time of exposure. To study these effects, the foregoing apparatus was used in a cold room. A rather long induction period occurs, during which the stiffness is essentially constant. It then increases and eventually reaches a larger constant value. Several months may be required to complete these changes. x-Ray examination of Hevea and Butyl proved that the increased stiffness on long exposure is due to crystallization. No change was observed in the stiffness of GR-S in the period of 2.5 months at − 30° C. Reduction in the speed of retraction is a critical measure of the deterioration of high elasticity at low temperatures. It gives a wide differeniation at moderately low temperatures between Butyl rubber and Hevea or GR-S, whereas a slow modulus test does not.


2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 156-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chuanfeng Zheng ◽  
Genze Li ◽  
Yazhi Xu ◽  
Danni Wang ◽  
Dan Lv

The decay law on the ageing process of the cohesive strength of styrene-butadiene-styrene(SBS)- and polyethylene(PE)-modified bitumens at low temperatures was investigated. The rotated-thin-film oven test was used to age the two types of polymer-modified bitumens. The cohesive strengths at different low-temperature conditions were tested quantitatively according to technology for testing the low-temperature cohesive strength of bitumen. The decay curve of bitumen low-temperature cohesive strengths was drawn, and the embrittlement time of bitumen at different ageing states was obtained according to the decay curve. Results showed that ageing time definitely influenced the attenuation degree of the low-temperature cohesive strength of the two types of polymer-modified bitumens and influenced the appearance of the low-temperature cohesive strength peak, i.e., the bitumen embrittlement time, which advanced after ageing. The lightweight components of polymer-modified bitumen were lost after ageing. The bitumen embrittlement time was advanced, and the sharp attenuation of the low-temperature cohesive strength of bitumen appeared. In the future, bitumen antiageing technology and lighter part pre-supplement technology should be studied in-depth.


2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-34
Author(s):  
Baha Vural Kök ◽  
Yunus Erkuş ◽  
Mehmet Yilmaz

Abstract The durability, fatigue resistance, and low-temperature behavior of asphalt layers are greatly affected by the properties of bitumen. Therefore, the composition of bitumen is frequently modified to improve the performance of asphalt mixtures. Sty-rene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) has been the most often used additive recently. Researchers are trying to improve the cohesive and adhesive properties of binders by such polymer-based additives. In this study, 160/220 penetration grade bitumen and Kraton D 1101 SBS were used. The present study contains a new evaluation for determining the cohesive behavior of SBS-modified binders at -1°C, -3°C, and -5°C. The results of this evaluation were compared to conventional and rheological test results. Penetration, softening point, viscosity, dynamic shear rheometer, and bending beam rheometer tests were therefore conducted. Finally, the results of a low-temperature tensile test were found to be consistent with the results of the other tests; hence, they also confirm the cohesive behavior of SBS-modified binders at low temperatures.


Author(s):  
F. H. Louchet ◽  
L. P. Kubin

Experiments have been carried out on the 3 MeV electron microscope in Toulouse. The low temperature straining holder has been previously described Images given by an image intensifier are recorded on magnetic tape.The microtensile niobium samples are cut in a plane with the two operative slip directions [111] and lying in the foil plane. The tensile axis is near [011].Our results concern:- The transition temperature of niobium near 220 K: at this temperature and below an increasing difference appears between the mobilities of the screw and edge portions of dislocations loops. Source operation and interactions between screw dislocations of different slip system have been recorded.


Author(s):  
D. A. Smith

The nucleation and growth processes which lead to the formation of a thin film are particularly amenable to investigation by transmission electron microscopy either in situ or subsequent to deposition. In situ studies have enabled the observation of island nucleation and growth, together with addition of atoms to surface steps. This paper is concerned with post-deposition crystallization of amorphous alloys. It will be argued that the processes occurring during low temperature deposition of one component systems are related but the evidence is mainly indirect. Amorphous films result when the deposition conditions such as low temperature or the presence of impurities (intentional or unintentional) preclude the atomic mobility necessary for crystallization. Representative examples of this behavior are CVD silicon grown below about 670°C, metalloids, such as antimony deposited at room temperature, binary alloys or compounds such as Cu-Ag or Cr O2, respectively. Elemental metals are not stable in the amorphous state.


Alloy Digest ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  

Abstract Invar is an Fe-Ni alloy with 36% Ni content that exhibits the lowest expansion of known metals from very low temperatures up to approximately 230 deg C (445 deg F). Invar M93 is a cryogenic Invar with improved weldability. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, tensile properties, and shear and bend strength as well as fracture toughness and fatigue. It also includes information on low temperature performance as well as forming and joining. Filing Code: FE-143. Producer or source: Metalimphy Precision Alloys.


Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (14) ◽  
pp. 2249
Author(s):  
Bei Chen ◽  
Fuqiang Dong ◽  
Xin Yu ◽  
Changjiang Zheng

In order to solve the problems caused by asphalt diseases and prolong the life cycle of asphalt pavement, many studies on the properties of modified asphalt have been conducted, especially polyurethane (PU) modified asphalt. This study is to replace part of the styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) modifier with waste polyurethane (WP), for preparing WP/SBS composite modified asphalt, as well as exploring its properties and microstructure. On this basis, this paper studied the basic performance of WP/SBS composite modified asphalt with a conventional performance test, to analyze the high- and low-temperature rheological properties, permanent deformation resistance and storage stability of WP/SBS composite modified asphalt by dynamic shear rheometer (DSR) and bending beam rheometer (BBR) tests. The microstructure of WP/SBS composite modified asphalt was also observed by fluorescence microscope (FM) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), as well as the reaction between WP and asphalt. According to the results of this study, WP can replace SBS as a modifier to prepare WP/SBS composite modified asphalt with good low-temperature resistance, whose high-temperature performance will be lower than that of SBS modified asphalt. After comprehensive consideration, 4% SBS content and 15% WPU content (4 S/15 W) are determined as the suitable types of WPU/SBS composite modified asphalt.


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