The ABS effect on PVC / ABS blends properties

The acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene effect as an impact modifier on poly(vinyl chloride) / acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (PVC/ABS) blends properties

Fatma Zohra Benabid, Foued Zouai

Abstract


PVC/ABS blends show a very important commercial consideration due to the complementarities of the properties of the base polymers, such as a good resistance to impact strength and a dimensional stability at high temperatures. The aim of this study is to investigate the behavior of these blends by performing a thermal and mechanical characterization of samples prepared using a plastograph. The torque at equilibrium portion obtained from the plastograms was plotted versus different temperatures. The intersection of the curves of the two polymers represents an optimum processing temperature. The obtained results showed a phase inversion between the two polymers and a synergism effect on the mechanical properties. However, the maximum impact strength was obtained at 75 (wt %) of ABS. Finally an increase of the ABS concentration in the blend decreased its hardness.


Keywords


Blends, PVC, ABS, impact modifier, mechanical properties.

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