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Title: The effects of moisture on the material properties and behavior of thermoplastic polyimide composites

Abstract

Thermoplastic polyimides are a relatively new class of polymers that exhibit high-temperature stability and are useful in composite applications. One such material is Avimid{reg_sign} K3B reinforced with Magnamite{reg_sign} IM7 graphite fibers. This composite system exhibits excellent strength and toughness, retains its strength and toughness after prolonged exposure to elevated temperatures, and resists microcracking at extremely low (liquid nitrogen) temperatures. Further characterization of IM7/K3B thermoplastic composites is focused on evaluating hygrothermal effects on the material properties and behavior. The environmental conditioning test matrix includes three temperatures (20, 40, and 80 C) and four relative humidity levels (75, 85, 97, and 100%). Observations and conclusions from these studies include the following: (1) the moisture diffusivity of IM7/K3B has a classic Arrhenius dependence on temperature; (2) the moisture saturation level depends on the relative humidity level to the power of 1.34 with a maximum value of 0.55% by weight; (3) the glass transition temperature T{sub g} is lowered with moisture absorption but is recovered when the sample is redried; (4) the intralaminar fracture toughness G{sub lc} remains constant after extensive hygrothermal conditioning; (5) the diffusion kinetics are Fickian in general, except for a few non-Fickian anomalies that are related to development of transversemore » microcracks.« less

Authors:
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  1. Univ. of Delaware, Newark, DE (United States). Center for Composite Materials
Publication Date:
OSTI Identifier:
653447
Report Number(s):
CONF-951121-
TRN: IM9827%%341
Resource Type:
Conference
Resource Relation:
Conference: 2. ASTM symposium on high temperature and environmental effects on polymeric composites, Norfolk, VA (United States), 13-14 Nov 1995; Other Information: PBD: 1997; Related Information: Is Part Of High temperature and environmental effects on polymeric composites: 2. volume; Gates, T.S. [ed.] [NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA (United States)]; Zureick, A.H. [ed.] [Georgia Inst. of Tech., Atlanta, GA (United States)]; PB: 266 p.; ASTM special technical publication, 1302
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
36 MATERIALS SCIENCE; COMPOSITE MATERIALS; THERMOPLASTICS; CARBON FIBERS; TRANSITION TEMPERATURE; WATER VAPOR; ADSORPTION; FRACTURE PROPERTIES

Citation Formats

VanLandingham, M R, Eduljee, R F, and Gillespie, Jr, J W. The effects of moisture on the material properties and behavior of thermoplastic polyimide composites. United States: N. p., 1997. Web.
VanLandingham, M R, Eduljee, R F, & Gillespie, Jr, J W. The effects of moisture on the material properties and behavior of thermoplastic polyimide composites. United States.
VanLandingham, M R, Eduljee, R F, and Gillespie, Jr, J W. 1997. "The effects of moisture on the material properties and behavior of thermoplastic polyimide composites". United States.
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author = {VanLandingham, M R and Eduljee, R F and Gillespie, Jr, J W},
abstractNote = {Thermoplastic polyimides are a relatively new class of polymers that exhibit high-temperature stability and are useful in composite applications. One such material is Avimid{reg_sign} K3B reinforced with Magnamite{reg_sign} IM7 graphite fibers. This composite system exhibits excellent strength and toughness, retains its strength and toughness after prolonged exposure to elevated temperatures, and resists microcracking at extremely low (liquid nitrogen) temperatures. Further characterization of IM7/K3B thermoplastic composites is focused on evaluating hygrothermal effects on the material properties and behavior. The environmental conditioning test matrix includes three temperatures (20, 40, and 80 C) and four relative humidity levels (75, 85, 97, and 100%). Observations and conclusions from these studies include the following: (1) the moisture diffusivity of IM7/K3B has a classic Arrhenius dependence on temperature; (2) the moisture saturation level depends on the relative humidity level to the power of 1.34 with a maximum value of 0.55% by weight; (3) the glass transition temperature T{sub g} is lowered with moisture absorption but is recovered when the sample is redried; (4) the intralaminar fracture toughness G{sub lc} remains constant after extensive hygrothermal conditioning; (5) the diffusion kinetics are Fickian in general, except for a few non-Fickian anomalies that are related to development of transverse microcracks.},
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year = {Wed Dec 31 00:00:00 EST 1997},
month = {Wed Dec 31 00:00:00 EST 1997}
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