Timo Hofmann, Kevin Klier, Ralf- Urs Giesen, Hans- Peter Heim
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Abstract
In this publication, the effects of finely ground silicone elastomer recyclate powder (>50 μm) as a filler in a solid silicone rubber were investigated. The results indicated that when peroxide-curing high consistency silicone rubber is used, the recycled material has no influence on the crosslinking. In the rheological tests, however, it was observed that the viscosity increases with increasing filler content. The present study analyzed the tensile test and compression set to reveal an influence on the elastic properties of the material. The compression set increases by approx. 22 % compared to the reference value up to 60 phr recyclate content. In terms of tensile strength, the recyclate leads to a decrease in maximum stress of up to 45 % and elongation of up to 25 %. In contrast to the elastic properties, however, no significant change in hardness can be seen as a result of using the recycled powder.
期刊介绍:
Polymer Testing focuses on the testing, analysis and characterization of polymer materials, including both synthetic and natural or biobased polymers. Novel testing methods and the testing of novel polymeric materials in bulk, solution and dispersion is covered. In addition, we welcome the submission of the testing of polymeric materials for a wide range of applications and industrial products as well as nanoscale characterization.
The scope includes but is not limited to the following main topics:
Novel testing methods and Chemical analysis
• mechanical, thermal, electrical, chemical, imaging, spectroscopy, scattering and rheology
Physical properties and behaviour of novel polymer systems
• nanoscale properties, morphology, transport properties
Degradation and recycling of polymeric materials when combined with novel testing or characterization methods
• degradation, biodegradation, ageing and fire retardancy
Modelling and Simulation work will be only considered when it is linked to new or previously published experimental results.