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Advances in PAS-2 thermoplastic prepregs and composites

Journal Article · · J. Thermoplast. Compos. Mater.; (United States)

A family of polyarylene sulfide polymers is being developed as thermoplastic engineering resins. These resins have high temperature mechanical performance, good mechanical strength, and good solvent resistance. The newest member of this family of resins is PAS-2 amorphous polyarylene sulfide. One potential application for this amorphous resin is as a matrix for high performance composites. The amorphous polyarylene sulfide resin has been formed into unidirectional prepreg tapes. These tapes have been molded into laminates of excellent quality. Recently, new levels of performance in mechanical properties and processing have been achieved.

Research Organization:
Phillips Petroleum Research Center, Bartlesville, OK (USA)
OSTI ID:
6725399
Journal Information:
J. Thermoplast. Compos. Mater.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Thermoplast. Compos. Mater.; (United States) Vol. 1; ISSN JTMAE
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English