The distribution coefficient of oil and curing agent in PP/EPDM TPV |
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| Authors: | Caihong Lei Xianbo Huang Fangzhong Ma |
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| Institution: | 1. Faculty of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou China 510006Faculty of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, University Town, Guangzhou, China 510006.;2. Guangzhou Kingfa Science and Technology Company Ltd, Guangzhou, China 510520 |
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| Abstract: | The distribution coefficients of oil and curing agent in PP/EPDM TPV were calculated by measuring the melting point of the PP phase using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The PP/EPDM TPV was prepared by using a twin screw extruder and a peroxide curing agent was used. The peroxide induces the degradation of PP, resulting in the decrease of Tm. The oil in PP phase also decreases the Tm. Based on the Tm difference among pure PP and PP/EPDM TPV before and after extraction by cylcohexane, the calculated oil distribution coefficient is 0.537. The addition sequence of PP, oil, and curing agent has a significant effect on the Tm and the calculated curing agent distribution coefficient is 0.52. Both of the coefficients are less than 1. Based on the calculation of the two coefficients, a rationale design of thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) can be made by proper control of raw materials, addition sequence, and processing parameters. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. |
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| Keywords: | thermoplastic elastomer dynamic vulcanization polypropylene ethylene‐propylene‐diene monomer(EPDM) |
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