Temperature dependence of the elastic compliance of polyethylenes with different molecular structure

Julia A. Resch, Joachim Kaschta, Florian J. Stadler, Helmut Muenstedt

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Abstract

The steady-state recoverable shear compliance, Je0, of commercial linear and long-chain-branched metallocene LLDPE and LDPE was measured at temperatures between 130°C and 190°C. For the linear material and the LDPE containing tree-like branches no distinct temperature dependence of Je0 was found. However, a decrease in J e0 with increasing temperature was observed for the long-chain branched LLDPE (star-like branching topography). This temperature dependence of Je0 can be explained by the analysis of the temperature dependent shape of the relaxation spectra calculated. For the linear-mLLDPE the shape of the spectra is the same for all temperatures leading to thermorheological simplicity and a constant Je0. The spectra of the LDPE are identical in shape in the terminal regime but differ at high relaxation strengths. Thus, a constant Je0 results but also a slight thermorheological complexity in the rubbery plateau. The long-chain branched mLLDPE clearly reveals different temperature dependencies within various parts of the spectra. By this finding the temperature dependence of Je0 can be explained.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe XVth International Congress on Rheology - The Society of Rheology 80th Annual Meeting
Pages348-350
Number of pages3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1027
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Keywords

  • Activation energy
  • Creep-recovery experiments
  • Linear and long-chain branched metallocene catalyzed polyethylene
  • Low density polyethylene
  • Relaxation spectra
  • Steady-state creep recovery compliance
  • Thermorheological behavior

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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