Structural, morphological, and dynamic mechanical properties of Zn-filled Nylon 11

• Published in: Journal of applied polymer science Vol. 103; no. 5; pp. 3094 - 3098
• Main Authors: Pande, S. A., Kelkar, D. S., Peshwe, D. R.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company 05.03.2007; Wiley
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Composites; crystallization; Exact sciences and technology; Forms of application and semi-finished materials; metal filler; morphology; nylon 11; Polymer industry, paints, wood; Technology of polymers; Crystal form; Crystallinity; metal filler; Experimental study; Metal particle; nylon 11; Composite material; Zinc; Melt crystallization; Amide 11 polymer; Dynamic mechanical properties; Morphology; Aliphatic polymer; Concentration effect; crystallization
• ISSN: 0021-8995; 1097-4628
• DOI: 10.1002/app.25492

Nylon 11 samples were filled with metal (Zn) fillers of two different concentrations (1 and 5% w/w) each. The samples in the form of disc were obtained by using hot press molder. The structural properties have been investigated using density measurement and wide angle X‐ray diffraction (WAXD) technique. The morphology of pure and Zn‐filled samples has been studied using scanning electron microscopy. Glass transition (Tg) temperature was determined using dynamic mechanical thermal analyzer (DMTA). The result shows that there is slight crystal modification due to the addition of metal fillers (Zn), and the crystallinity has improved. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 103: 3094–3098, 2007