Gamma radiation induced changes in the structure and properties of copolymers of propylene
作者:
T. Sterzynski,
M. Thomas,
期刊:
Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part B
(Taylor Available online 1995)
卷期:
Volume 34,
issue 1-2
页码: 119-135
ISSN:0022-2348
年代: 1995
DOI:10.1080/00222349508219492
出版商: Taylor & Francis Group
关键词: Crystalline structure;Gamma irradiation;Impact resistance;Molecular weight;Polypropylene copolymers.
数据来源: Taylor
摘要:
The structure and properties (in both the molten and solid state) of polypropylene and the copolymers of propylene may be modified by gamma irradiation, which is frequently used for sterilization in diverse medical applications. Copolymers of propylene [poly-(ethylene-co-propylene) and poly-(ethylene-b-propylene)] nucleated with 1,3,2,4-di-para-methylbenzylidene (MDBS) were irradiated with γ rays. The radiation dose was 5 Mrad. The influence of radiation on the structure and properties was measured and is discussed. The molecular weight decreased to about 50% of the value of the nonirradiated samples [Mn(5 Mrad)/Mn(0 Mrad) = 0.51] while a slightly lower decrease of the molecular weight was observed for the samples nucleated with MDBS. For the irradiated polymers, in all cases, a decrease of the DSC determined melting temperature of the propylene and ethylene blocks was noted (ΔTm= 1°C to 5°C); on the other hand, for the ethylene blocks a certain increase in the crystallization temperature (1°C to 5°C) as a result of the gamma irradiation was ascertained. A significant decrease in the melt viscosity was noted (about 9 times, for the lower shear rates, and about 1.5 times, for the higher shear rates), as well as a decrease in the impact resistance due to the gamma radiation.
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