Morphological characterization of reaction injection moulded (RIM) polyester-based polyurethanes

Israel D. Fridman, Edwin L. Thomas, Ly James Lee, Christopher W. Macosko

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Abstract

Characterization studies of reaction injection moulded (RIM) processed (in-situ polymerized) polyester-based segmented thermoplastic polyurethane have been performed utilizing various morphological techniques. The fast and exothermic urethane polymerization results in large temperature gradients in the mould which influence molecular weight and morphological structures. The present work is conducted to draw relationships between sample morphology and the processing conditions utilized to form the polymer.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)393-402
Number of pages10
JournalPolymer
Volume21
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1980

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