Effect of water absorption on the plastic deformation behavior of nylon 6

• Published in: European polymer journal Vol. 45; no. 3; pp. 757 - 762
• Main Authors: Miri, V., Persyn, O., Lefebvre, J.-M., Seguela, R.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Kidlington Elsevier Ltd 01.03.2009; Elsevier
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Exact sciences and technology; Humidity; Mechanical properties; Nylon 6; Organic polymers; Physicochemistry of polymers; Plastic deformation; Polyamide 6; Properties and characterization; Tensile yielding; Nylon 6; Polyamide 6; Plastic deformation; Tensile yielding; Humidity; Amide 6 polymer; Tensile stress; Humidity effect; Stress strain relation; Moisture regain; Mechanical properties; Experimental study

The tensile behavior of nylon 6 films has been investigated in relation to water content. Modification of chain mobility in the amorphous phase via water plasticization appears to have a determining impact on the stress–strain response. More specifically, both yield stress value and hardening behavi...