You want to carry out an analysis of thermoplastic polymers
Thermoplastic polymers in a nutshell
Firstly, a thermoplastic polymer is a polymer that has the property of softening when heated, but which becomes hard again on cooling. The softened state thus allows mechanical deformation, which is frozen by cooling.
The thermoplasticity of thermoplastic polymers is reversible, unlike thermoset polymers which, once cooled, can no longer change shape.
Why carry out an analysis of thermoplastic polymers?
Determining the properties of thermoplastic polymers is essential in production process or finished product control issues. A complete understanding of the properties of your thermoplastic polymers is also necessary to anticipate their development in the environment in which they will be used.
The degree of polymerisation (proportional to molar mass) of a thermoplastic polymer determines its mechanical and thermal properties.
In addition, crystallinity, cross-linking and glass transition and melting temperatures also play a part in determining the properties of a thermoplastic polymer.
So the expertise of a laboratory skilled in polymer analysis is needed to determine all these properties.
The FILAB laboratory can help you with your thermoplastic polymer analysis needs
Through our three levels of services: analysis, expertise and R&D support, FILAB assists companies in all sectors with the analysis of thermoplastic polymers. FILAB provides its customers with the know-how and experience of its team, as well as a 2100m² analytical park equipped with state-of-the-art equipment.
OUR TECHNICAL RESOURCES
Study of thermal properties by DSC, ATG, ATG-FTIR
Determination of cross-linking rate by DSC
Determination of molecular weight and polydispersity by GPC
