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Preparation and Properties of Mid-infrared Glass Fibres and Poly (chlorotrifluoroethylene) Composites
Journal of Materials Science
  • Hongy Lin
  • William L. Dechent
  • D. E. Day, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • James O. Stoffer, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Abstract

Fluorophosphate-glass-fibre-reinforced poly(chlorotrifluoroethylene) (PCTFE) composites with a transmittance of 80% from 0.4 to 3.7 μm were prepared. The transparent PCTFE composites transmit light to longer wavelengths and have a better chemical resistance to organic solvents (60-70% transmittance after immersing in p-xylene for 24 h) than transparent poly(methyl methacrylate) composites do. The tensile strength of the PCTFE increased by about 20% when it contained 1.1 vol% of unidirectional fluorophosphate glass fibre. The method for preparing the glass fibres and the composites is also described.

Department(s)
Materials Science and Engineering
Second Department
Chemistry
Document Type
Article - Journal
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Citation
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Language(s)
English
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© 1997 Springer Verlag, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
1-1-1997
Publication Date
01 Jan 1997
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Citation Information
Hongy Lin, William L. Dechent, D. E. Day and James O. Stoffer. "Preparation and Properties of Mid-infrared Glass Fibres and Poly (chlorotrifluoroethylene) Composites" Journal of Materials Science (1997) ISSN: 0022-2461
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/james-stoffer/58/