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An investigation of the microstructure and mechanical properties of high density polyethylene spherulites

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Scanning transmission electron microscopy and related techniques have been used to characterize the micromorphologies of high-density polyethylene spherulites produced under different crystallization conditions. The experimental techniques used in the investigation are summarized, as are some relationhips between spherulite morphology, crystallization conditions and mechanical properties. A preliminary model for the micromorphology of banded polyethylene spherulites is proposed.

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  1. A. Low, D. Vesely, P. Allan & M. Bevis

    Present address: Department of Non-Metallic Materials, Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UK

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  1. Department of Metallurgy and Materials Science, University of Liverpool, UK

    A. Low, D. Vesely, P. Allan & M. Bevis

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Low, A., Vesely, D., Allan, P. et al. An investigation of the microstructure and mechanical properties of high density polyethylene spherulites. J Mater Sci 13, 711–721 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00570505

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