SURFACE-PROPERTIES OF EPDM, SILICONE-RUBBER, AND THEIR BLEND DURING AGING

Authors
BHOWMICK AK KONAR J KOLE S NARAYANAN S
Citation
Ak. Bhowmick et al., SURFACE-PROPERTIES OF EPDM, SILICONE-RUBBER, AND THEIR BLEND DURING AGING, Journal of applied polymer science, 57(5), 1995, pp. 631-637
Citations number
19
Categorie Soggetti
Polymer Sciences
Journal title
Journal of applied polymer science → ACNP
ISSN journal
00218995
Volume
57
Issue
5
Year of publication
1995
Pages
631 - 637
Database
ISI
SICI code
0021-8995(1995)57:5<631:SOESAT>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
Surface energy of EPDM, silicone rubber, and their 50 : 50 (by weight) blend during aging was determined by contact angle measurement using water and formamide as the probe liquids. The surface energy increases initially with aging time. The results are explained on the basis of the polar component of the surface energy. Blending offers a good degr ee of protection toward aging of EPDM rubber. The generation of polar groups during aging is confirmed by IR and ESCA investigations. (C) 19 95 John Wiley and Sons, Inc.