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Flow-Induced Crystallization and Self-Reinforcement During Extrusion

  • A. J. McHugh , D. A. Tree , B. Pornnimit und G. W. Ehrenstein
Veröffentlicht/Copyright: 27. Mai 2013
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Abstract

Flow-induced crystallization of high-density polyethylene and polypropylene films has been studied in a slit die equipped with optical windows to allow direct visual observation of the process. Mechanical and thermal property measurements and morphological analyses verify the presence of self-reinforced, extended-chain structures in the extrudate. By controlling the location of the crystallization front inside the die but near the exit, continuous extrusion was possible at lower pressures than previously reported. Birefringence measurements of the melt flow indicated the feasibility of an optimal die geometry to maximize oriented structure development during continuous extrusion while minimizing pressure buildup.


* Mail address: Dr. A. J. McHugh, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois, U.S.A.

Received: 1990-7-5
Accepted: 1990-8-23
Published Online: 2013-05-27
Published in Print: 1991-09-01

© 1991, Carl Hanser Verlag, Munich

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