Wettability Tests of Polymer Films and Fabrics and Determination of Their Surface Energy by Contact-Angle Methods

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Abstract:

In this research, wettability testing was performed for nylon-6 and polyethylene films and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene woven fabrics to examine the effects of surface atmospheric plasma treatment.

Author(s):
Pappas, Daphne ; Copeland, Craig ; Jensen, Robert
Author Organization(s):
ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
Descriptive Note:
Progress rept. for Jun-Dec 2006
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images. Sponsored in part by DOE.
Pagination:
0018

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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):
ARL-TR-4052
Project Number(s):
AH84
Monitor Series:
ARL/APG
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*MOLECULAR WEIGHT, *WETTING, *POLYETHYLENE, *POLYMERIC FILMS, *SURFACE ENERGY, TEST AND EVALUATION, SOLIDS, HELIUM
Field(s)/Group(s):
Physical Chemistry, Plastics, Atomic and Molecular Physics and Spectroscopy, Thermodynamics
Keyword(s):
*WETTABILITY TESTS, *POLYETHYLENE FILMS, *POLYMER MATERIALS, ATMOSPHERIC PLASMA SYSTEMS, CONTACT ANGLES, UHMWPE(ULTRA HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYETHYLENE)
Report Date:
2007 Mar 01
Creation Date:
2007 Jun 13