摘要:
A flexible magnetic blend composition is provided which is comprised of high energy rare earth magnetic particles in a flexible high temperature resistant and oil resistant polymer binder. The binder system preferably comprises a highly saturated nitrile rubber (HSN) or a polymer alloy of the same in which a HSN is the major polymer and also contains additives which are compatible with processing, subsequent electron beam curing, and final product performance. The binder system is highly loaded, usually from about 50 to about 70 volume percent, with the high energy rare earth magnetic particles, which can produce bonded magnets with a maximum energy product of at least 2.5 megagauss-oersteds, a remenance, B r of at least 3400 gauss, a coercive force, Hc, of at least 2900 oersteds and an intrinsic coercivity, Hci, of at least 5000 oersteds. The process for production of this system involves the binder system and rare earth magnetic particles being mixed and then formed into a final geometry before being cured by high voltage electron beam radiation. The electron beam curing in the solid state fixes dimensional stability, magnetic properties, and oil, solvent and chemical resistance of the part even when exposed to subsequent hostile temperature environments of 100°C or higher. Further, the HSN binder system reduces oxidation of the rare earth magnetic particles from subsequent hot air aging when compared to conventional nitrile elastomer binder systems. Any off geometry parts or trim produced in the process prior to radiation curing can be recycled through processing several times without fear of premature cure.
摘要:
Impact resistant and flame retardant polymer composition, slab-like rectangular solid made of said composition, and composite laminate article having at least one layer of said composition. Composition is preferentially compression molded using a blended particulate feed of relatively high bulk. The polymer composition comprises a maximum of 86 volume percent of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), a minimum of 8 volume percent of a flame retardant additive or mixture thereof, and a minimum of 6 volume percent of chopped reinforcing fibers, all volumes referring to the densified (molded) state. In addition the bulk volume of the chopped reinforcing fibers, as measured by a tapped density test, must be a minimum of 27 percent of the final molded volume of the composition (BVPF equal to or greater than 27). The maximum volume % loading of the additives is limited by the requirement that the notched Izod impact strength is a minimum of 7 ft.-lb per inch width. The preferred flame retardant additive is essentially a water insoluble form of ammonium polyphosphate having a water solubility not exceeding 1 gram per 100 grams of water, and the preferred reinforcing fibers are chopped glass fibers about 1/8 to 1/4" inch in length. A significant flame retardant improvement without sacrifice in impact strength is achieved if a thin compressible non-woven fiberglass veil is applied to the top of the particulate feed prior to molding the slab-like solid. The composite layer has first and third layers of essentially rigid compounded high molecular polymers above described, and a second or middle elastomer layer, which is also preferentially flame retarded.
摘要:
A flexible magnetic blend composition is provided which is comprised of high energy rare earth magnetic particles in a flexible high temperature resistant and oil resistant polymer binder. The binder system preferably comprises a highly saturated nitrile rubber (HSN) or a polymer alloy of the same in which a HSN is the major polymer and also contains additives which are compatible with processing, subsequent electron beam curing, and final product performance. The binder system is highly loaded, usually from about 50 to about 70 volume percent, with the high energy rare earth magnetic particles, which can produce bonded magnets with a maximum energy product of at least 2.5 megagauss-oersteds, a remenance, B r of at least 3400 gauss, a coercive force, Hc, of at least 2900 oersteds and an intrinsic coercivity, Hci, of at least 5000 oersteds. The process for production of this system involves the binder system and rare earth magnetic particles being mixed and then formed into a final geometry before being cured by high voltage electron beam radiation. The electron beam curing in the solid state fixes dimensional stability, magnetic properties, and oil, solvent and chemical resistance of the part even when exposed to subsequent hostile temperature environments of 100°C or higher. Further, the HSN binder system reduces oxidation of the rare earth magnetic particles from subsequent hot air aging when compared to conventional nitrile elastomer binder systems. Any off geometry parts or trim produced in the process prior to radiation curing can be recycled through processing several times without fear of premature cure.
摘要:
Impact resistant and flame retardant polymer composition, slab-like rectangular solid made of said composition, and composite laminate article having at least one layer of said composition. Composition is preferentially compression molded using a blended particulate feed of relatively high bulk. The polymer composition comprises a maximum of 86 volume percent of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), a minimum of 8 volume percent of a flame retardant additive or mixture thereof, and a minimum of 6 volume percent of chopped reinforcing fibers, all volumes referring to the densified (molded) state. In addition the bulk volume of the chopped reinforcing fibers, as measured by a tapped density test, must be a minimum of 27 percent of the final molded volume of the composition (BVPF equal to or greater than 27). The maximum volume % loading of the additives is limited by the requirement that the notched Izod impact strength is a minimum of 7 ft.-lb per inch width. The preferred flame retardant additive is essentially a water insoluble form of ammonium polyphosphate having a water solubility not exceeding 1 gram per 100 grams of water, and the preferred reinforcing fibers are chopped glass fibers about 1/8 to 1/4" inch in length. A significant flame retardant improvement without sacrifice in impact strength is achieved if a thin compressible non-woven fiberglass veil is applied to the top of the particulate feed prior to molding the slab-like solid. The composite layer has first and third layers of essentially rigid compounded high molecular polymers above described, and a second or middle elastomer layer, which is also preferentially flame retarded.