Date of Completion
2-13-2013
Embargo Period
2-13-2013
Advisors
Montgomery Shaw; Wei Sun
Field of Study
Mechanical Engineering
Degree
Master of Science
Open Access
Open Access
Abstract
The effects of water absorption and drying were studied on injection molded Torlon 5030, a high performance thermoplastic fabricated by Solvay Specialty Polymers. Torlon 5030 contains 30% by weight glass fibers in a polyamide-imide base resin. The objective behind this work was to test and better define relevant properties for industrial applications using this material. While the material design guide offers information on many mechanical properties including tensile, fatigue, and creep data; there is little to no publicly published data on the effects of water absorption and any subsequent drying of Torlon 5030. Blistering was also studied. With exposure to water, tensile properties can degrade between 15-20% as well as creating the potential for extreme blistering. Tensile strength loss is largely reversible through drying following water exposure.
Recommended Citation
Di Re, Michael R., "Material Characterization and the Effects of Moisture and Drying on Injection Molded Torlon 5030" (2013). Master's Theses. 385.
https://digitalcommons.lib.uconn.edu/gs_theses/385
Major Advisor
Eric Jordan