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In this paper, the dynamic foaming process of micro-foaming polypropylene (PP) in different foaming environments in real time was obtained via a visualization device. The relationship curve between cell number ( n ) and foaming time ( t ) was plotted, and then the nucleation kinetics of foam cells was analyzed. Results showed that the formation rate of cells changed obviously with the variation of melt temperature and the content of the foaming agent. The n - t curves presented a typical "S" shape, which indicated that the appearance of the cell number increased slowly in the initial foaming period, then increased rapidly in a short time, and finally maintained a certain value. When a certain pressure was applied to the PP melt, the external force had a great influence on the n - t curve. With the increasing external force, the rate of cell formation increased rapidly, and the shape of the n - t curve changed from "S" to "semi-S" without an obvious slow increase. The investigation of the n - t relationship in the PP dynamic foaming process under different foaming environments could provide effective bases for improving the foaming quality of injection molding foaming materials.

In-Situ Visualization of the Cell Formation Process of Foamed Polypropylene under Different Foaming Environments