Premium
The application of limited swelling in the studies of the cohesive energy density of polyethylene thin film
Author(s) -
Osanaiye Gabriel J.
Publication year - 1986
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/app.1986.070320414
Subject(s) - swelling , polyethylene , materials science , solvent , polymer , composite material , polymer chemistry , chemical engineering , chemistry , organic chemistry , engineering
The mechanism and growth of limited swelling of linear high‐density polyethylene (LHDPE) in some selected commonly used industrial solvents have been studied. The equilibrium solvent uptake has been used to determine its cohesive energy density. The data obtained during the course of these investigations fits a mechanistic growth model that predicts solvent uptake. This method offers a suitable and alternative way of determining the structural strength and resistance of polymers in contact with common solvents.