Recent developments in high temperature polyimide systems

Conference · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1987

OSTI ID:7160931

Spiegelman, P P; Aldrich, D C; Waughtal, R F

Vespel, a novel, supertough polyimide molding resin that can be fabricated into small, complex structures on the basis of P/M techniques, has been recently developed, together with two polyimide matrix resins for use in high performance composite fabrication. These two resins, designated AVIMID N and AVIMID KIII, cover a range of processing features and service temperature performance characteristics. Extensive molecular characterizations of these polymers are presented, along with test data for the effect of temperature on tensile strength and elongation, notched impact strength, hydrolytic stability, comparative wear, effects of graphite concentration, relationship of flexural modulus to temperature, and thermomechanical analyses. 7 references.

• OSTI ID: 7160931
• Report Number(s): CONF-871085-
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
360601* -- Other Materials-- Preparation & Manufacture
COMPOSITE MATERIALS
FABRICATION
MATERIALS
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
METALLURGY
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC POLYMERS
PERFORMANCE
PETROCHEMICALS
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
POLYMERS
POWDER METALLURGY
RESINS
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
TEMPERATURE EFFECTS