화학공학소재연구정보센터
Polymer Engineering and Science, Vol.36, No.11, 1495-1501, 1996
Melt Blends of Alpha-San with a Phenoxy
Melt blends of poly(alpha-methyl styrene-co-acrylonitrile) (alpha SAN) with a phenoxy were prepared using a Brabender Plasticorder. Morphological, thermal, rheological, and mechanical properties of the blends were studied. DSC (differential scanning calorimetry) measurements showed two T-g (glass transition temperature) of the blends. T-g of alpha SAN decreased by 5 to 7 degrees C, whereas that of phenoxy increased slightly. Melt viscosity measured using an RDS (Rheometrics dynamic spectrometer) showed a small negative and relatively large positive deviation in alpha SAN- and phenoxy-rich blends, respectively. Transverse views of SEM (scanning electron microscopy) micrographs of the fractured surfaces again showed two phases, regardless of composition. Traces of full-out upon fracture were seen in alpha SAN-rich but not in phenoxy-rich blends, indicating stronger interfacial adhesion in phenoxy-rich blends. Longitudinal views of the SEM micrographs showed highly elongated structure of disperse phases (30 to 70% of phenoxy), especially when phenoxy forms dispersed phase, resulting in finer and well developed phenoxy fibrils. Tensile modulus and strengths showed a negative deviation in alpha SAN and positive deviation (strength) or additivity (modulus) in phenoxy-rich blends.