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The matrix phase microstructure of a glass poly(ethylene terephthalate) injection‐molding compound
Author(s) -
Lhymn Chang,
Schultz J. M.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
polymer composites
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.577
H-Index - 82
eISSN - 1548-0569
pISSN - 0272-8397
DOI - 10.1002/pc.750060205
Subject(s) - materials science , composite material , microstructure , phase (matter) , thermoplastic , poly ethylene , ethylene , morphology (biology) , glass fiber , molding (decorative) , fiber , etching (microfabrication) , matrix (chemical analysis) , layer (electronics) , biochemistry , chemistry , organic chemistry , biology , genetics , catalysis
Microscopic observations of thermoplastic poly(ethylene terephthalate) reinforced with short E‐glass fibers revealed a unique matrix microstructure influenced by the orientation of densely packed glass fibers. The observed platelets tend to surround a fiber in a cylindrical sheath pattern. This observation of the crystalline platelet morphology is possible by the combination of ion‐etching and the shadowing effect of protruding fibers.