Date of Defense
6-1997
Department
Chemistry
First Advisor
John Miller, Chemistry
Second Advisor
James Doyle, Azon U.S.A., Inc.
Keywords
Thermal barrier applications, windows, aqueous treatments
Abstract
Polyurethanes used for thermal barrier applications in the window industry were exposed to a variety of aqueous treatments to simulate long-term field weather conditions. The mass change of these polyurethanes due to absorption ofvarious solutions was monitored and diffusion equations proposed. Test specimens were also evaluated for changes in physical properties (i.e., tensile strength, elongation, and izod impact) resulting from exposure to these treatment groups. To determine if changes in these physical properties should be attributed to chemical degradation from hydrolysis, or entrapment of treatment solutions within the polyurethanes, samples were analyzed via attenuated total reflectance infrared spectroscopy (ATR-IR).
Recommended Citation
Schneeberger, Darron J., "Mechanical and Spectroscopic Analysis of Dense Polyurethanes Exposed to Various Aqueous Treatments" (1997). Honors Theses. 728.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/728
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