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Polymer Types

It is formed by polymerization from the monomer ethylene. The macromolecular polymer with a long chain structure is…

5/13/21

Tests on Polymers: Tensile Strength Test

The tensile strength, which is characteristically important for the use of materials in design, varies considerably in polymers. If defined simply…

4/22/21

Tests on Polymers: Aging Test

Aging is the irreversible physical and chemical deformation which a material is exposed to gradually. The aging test is essential for long-lasting industrial products that will be used in polymers. In general, the factors that are most effective on the polymer aging...

3/18/21

Tests on Polymers: Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)

DSC is a thermal analysis technique that studies how the thermal capacity of a material changes with temperature. The changes taking place during the phases…

2/15/21

History of the Plastic

Plastic is derived from the Greek words "plastikos" and "plastos" meaning "fit for molding" and “molded”, respectively. Horns and tortoise shells were…

1/17/21

Tests on Polymers: Determination of Color Matching (Lab)

Color is a perceived thing that varies from person to person, depending on the eye sensitivity, age, gender and even psychological state of the person, the lighting conditions…

1/13/21

Tests on Polymers: Hardness Test

Hardness is the resistance of a material against scratch and plastic deformation. There is no unit of measurement for hardness. As a general rule, the hardness measurement method is…

12/22/20

Tests on Polymers: Flammability Test

Thermoplastics are materials that do not start to burn in direct contact with the flame. While most plastics continue to burn after…

11/27/20

Tests on Polymers: Hot Wire Test

Hot wire test is a polymer-specific test method preferable in electrical applications. It measures the strength of the material…

10/20/20

Carbon Black Production Methods and Types

Carbon Black is divided into 4 groups: Furnace Black, Channel (Lamp) Black, Thermal Black and Acetylene Black. Furnace blacks are common and…

10/2/20

Tests on Polymers: Ash Test

Ash test is conducted to determine if a material is saturated. The total filler content of the material is determined by this test method. The amount of filler in a material has a specific effect…

9/21/20

Cool Black Pigments

Cool black is a variety of black pigment that reflects heat. Unlike carbon black, they are also…

9/4/20

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