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The linear thermal expansion of 11 polymers from approximately -100 to +100°C

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/2377322· OSTI ID:2377322
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  1. Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
The linear coefficient of thermal expansion has been measured for 11 polymers from approximately -100 to +100°C. The polymers tested were poly(tetrafluoroethylene) (PTFE), poly(chlorotrifluoroethylene) (PCTFE), three polyethylenes; high density (HDPE), ultra-high molecular weight (UHMWPE) and cross-linked (XPE). The commercial fluoropolymers Kel-F 800 (also known as FK-800®) and THV 500®were tested together with samples of poly(ether ether ketone) (PEEK), poly(methyl methyl methacrylate) (PMMA), polycarbonate (PC) and poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF). Polynomial fits were made to the data over appropriate ranges allowing the expansivity (α) to be estimated.
Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA); USDOD
DOE Contract Number:
89233218CNA000001; AC52-06NA25396
OSTI ID:
2377322
Report Number(s):
LA-UR--24-26094
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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