Affiliation:
1. Centre de Recherche en Sciences et Ingénierie des Macromolécules Département de Génie Chimique Faculté des Sciences et de Genie Université Laval Québec, QC, G1K 7P4 Canada
Abstract
Composites based on chopped ultra high modulus polyethylene fibers (UHMPE) and low density polyethylene (LDPE) were prepared in the melt state. It is shown that the UHMPE fibers do not melt during the preparation operations, and an im portant enhancement of the mechanical properties is obtained as a function of fiber content and length. The efficiency of these fibers was found to be comparable to those of Kevlar® fibers, and higher than those of glass fibers. An important transcrystalline region has been observed for all the fibers, however, its effect on their efficiency as a reinforcing agent is questionable. It is also shown that UHMPE fibers can advantageously replace Kevlar® fibers in some particular applications.
Subject
Materials Chemistry,Mechanical Engineering,Mechanics of Materials,Ceramics and Composites
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