Journal of Applied Polymer Science · 1960 · 14 citations · 2 references
Natural SciencesMaterials EngineeringMaterials ScienceInstrumentationMaterials CharacterizationMechanical Behavior Of MaterialsElastic DeformationElastomeric PolymersMechanical CharacterizationStress RelaxationStress-strain BehaviorAccuracyChemical StressElastomer CompositesStress Relaxation CurvesStress Relaxation Of PolymersStress Relaxation TestingVulcanization
Abstract A relatively simple and inexpensive automatic and self‐recording apparatus giving good accuracy has been developed for measurement of chemical stress relaxation in elastomer vulcanizates. The apparatus is based on a previously described helical spring relaxometer intended for manual operation. Several improvements applicable to this manually controlled instrument are also described.
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