The Effects of Temperature, Aging, and Plasticizer Content on VCE
- Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
Ethylene vinyl acetate vinyl alcohol (VCE) is a terpolymer. It is commonly used as a binder for highly filled elastomeric materials (2). Because of its use, it is important that it is studied extensively to ascertain the possible risks. It is crucial to know how VCE is affected by temperature, aging and how plasticizers may affect this polymer. Aging can be tested experimentally by using different temperatures and heating rates and times. If the VCE breaks down or reacts it could be detrimental to the application and there could be safety concerns. The starting copolymer in the synthesis of VCE is ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA).
- Research Organization:
- Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC52-06NA25396
- OSTI ID:
- 1082236
- Report Number(s):
- LA-UR--13-24052
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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