Thermal Analysis Characterization of Elastomers and Carbon Black Filled Rubber Composites for Army Applications

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Abstract:

A number of elastomeric based materials used in Army tank track pads have been analyzed by a variety of thermal analysis techniques which include thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, thermomechanical analysis, and dynamic mechanical analysis. These measurements have been developed to yield data concerning the chemical composition of the complex elastomer system, the cure chemistry and conversion of the rubber, the glass transition temperatures of the elastomers, the tensile storage modulus as a function of temperature, and the use of thermogravimetric analysis as a quality control procedure for track pads. Keywords tracked vehicles.

Author(s):
Sacher, R. E. ; Macaione, D. P. ; Singler, R. E.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY MATERIALS AND MECHANICS RESEARCH CENTER WATERTOWN MA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Pagination:
0035

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AMMRC-TR-85-14
Project Number(s):
1L162105AH84
Monitor Series:
AMMRC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_4.6_Engineering
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*ELASTOMERS, *THERMAL ANALYSIS, *PADS(CUSHIONS), *TRACKS, SCANNING, THERMOMECHANICS, CONVERSION, RUBBER, CHEMICAL COMPOSITION, TRACKED VEHICLES, TANKS(COMBAT VEHICLES), THERMOGRAVIMETRIC ANALYSIS, CALORIMETRY, CARBON BLACK, ARMY OPERATIONS, TRANSITION TEMPERATURE, ARMY EQUIPMENT, GLASS, TEMPERATURE, MECHANICAL PROPERTIES, COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Polymer Chemistry, Laminates and Composite Materials, Combat Vehicles
Keyword(s):
ASH86, PE62105A
Report Date:
1985 Jun 01