Influence of structural organization on tensile properties in mesomorphic isotactic polypropylene
Influence of structural organization on tensile properties in mesomorphic isotactic polypropylene
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DOI:
10.1016/j.polymer.2009.06.050
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发表时间:
2009-07
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影响因子:
4.6
通讯作者:
K. Nitta;K. Odaka
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作者:
K. Nitta;K. Odaka
The effects of annealing on the structure and mechanical properties of mesomorphic isotactic polypropylene have been investigated using wide-angle and small-angle X-ray scattering and rheo-optics in addition to tensile tests. Young's modulus of mesomorphic phase was estimated to be 5GPa using Takayanagi model. The α-crystallitic iPP prepared by annealing the quenched mesomorphic iPP was transparent because of the absence of spherulitic structure. It was found that the mechanical yielding of α-crystallitic iPP is dominated by the plastic flow of crystalline structural units whereas the yield process of α-spherulitic iPP quenched at 80°C is caused by the fracture or fragmentation of crystalline structural units.