Polymer characteristics and fracture morphology of radiation-polymerized styrene-impregnated mortar

Journal Article · Fri Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1984 · J. Appl. Polym. Sci.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/app.1984.070290615· OSTI ID:6016054

Bhattacharya, V K; Maiti, M M; Adhikari, B; Maiti, S

Mechanical and durability properties and the fracture morphology of polystyrene-impregnated mortar composites prepared by impregnation of styrene and its in situ polymerization by gamma radiation have been studied. Variation of flexural strength of the composites, percent extractable polystyrene, and its molecular weight suggest crosslinking of the impregnated polymer under the influence of prolonged gamma irradiation. Moreover, crosslinking appears to contribute toward the improvement in flexural strength but has little effect on durability properties. SEM (scanning electron micrographs) of the composites reveal a very weak cement-polymer interfacial bonding which is believed to be responsible for poor durability properties of the composites. 17 references, 10 figures, 2 tables.

• Research Organization: Indian Inst. of Tech., Kharagpur
• OSTI ID: 6016054
• Journal Information: J. Appl. Polym. Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Appl. Polym. Sci.; (United States) Vol. 29:6; ISSN JAPNA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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38 RADIATION CHEMISTRY, RADIOCHEMISTRY, AND NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY
400600* -- Radiation Chemistry
ALKYLATED AROMATICS
AROMATICS
CHEMICAL RADIATION EFFECTS
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
CHEMISTRY
CROSS-LINKING
DATA
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION
EXPERIMENTAL DATA
FLEXURAL STRENGTH
GAMMA RADIATION
HYDROCARBONS
IMPREGNATION
INFORMATION
IONIZING RADIATIONS
IRRADIATION
MATERIALS
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MOLECULAR WEIGHT
MORTARS
NUMERICAL DATA
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC POLYMERS
PETROCHEMICALS
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
PLASTICS
POLYMERIZATION
POLYMERS
POLYOLEFINS
POLYSTYRENE
POLYVINYLS
RADIATION CHEMISTRY
RADIATION EFFECTS
RADIATIONS
STYRENE
SYNTHETIC MATERIALS
WEAR RESISTANCE