The effect of thermal treatment and processing on the crystallinity and thermal behaviour of PVC
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posted on 2020-01-06, 10:18 authored by Patricia C. DawsonCommercial PVC has a relatively low level of crystallinity between 5
and 10% with a broad melting range of approximately 120–220°C. A
study of the literature has been made to clarify the work to date on
the crystallinity and thermal behaviour of PVC, particularly using
differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and X-ray diffraction (XRD)
techniques. Primary crystallinity is found in all PVC powders as
made, but, once melted, secondary crystallinity of a lower degree of
order is formed. Thermal treatment using DSC shows three main melting
endotherms. [Continues.]
Funding
B.P. Co. Ltd.
History
School
- Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering
Department
- Materials
Publisher
Loughborough UniversityRights holder
© Patricia Carol DawsonPublisher statement
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A master's thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of Master of Philosophy at Loughborough University.Language
- en
Qualification name
- MPhil
Qualification level
- Masters
