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Effect of solvent environments on the swelling behavior of elastomers commonly used in weapon components

Conference ·
OSTI ID:7108727

The equilibrium swelling of a number of elastomeric seals, commonly used in weapon components, was determined after they were exposed to a saturated solvent environment. The dimensional stability of these elastomers in the solvents varied considerably. Reasons for this are discussed and a method by which one may estimate the degree of swelling that these elastomers will undergo in a solvent environment is presented. 5 refs.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE/DP
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
7108727
Report Number(s):
SAND-90-0648C; CONF-9004146--2; ON: DE90008507
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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