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The effect of mixing time on the rheological, mechanical, and morphological properties of poly(vinyl chloride)–epoxidized natural rubber blends
Author(s) -
Ishiaku U. S.,
Ismail H.,
Ishak Z. A. Mohd.
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
journal of applied polymer science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.575
H-Index - 166
eISSN - 1097-4628
pISSN - 0021-8995
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1097-4628(19990705)73:1<75::aid-app9>3.0.co;2-d
Subject(s) - materials science , natural rubber , vinyl chloride , rheology , mixing (physics) , ultimate tensile strength , composite material , polymer chemistry , polymer , copolymer , physics , quantum mechanics
The mixing characteristics of 50/50 poly(vinyl chloride)–epoxidized natural rubber (PVC–ENR) blends were studied using a Brabender Plasticorder, and their relationships with the morphological and mechanical properties were examined. In general, it was observed that the mixing time is important in acquiring blends having optimum mechanical properties. Also, through careful appraisal of the respective plastograms and their relationships with dynamic mechanical, morphological, and tensile properties, attainment of optimum mixing conditions can be estimated, which results in optimum blends being prepared. © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 73: 75–83, 1999