Polymer Properties at a Glance

Download the visual reference guide for comparing behavior across polymer classes

Gain a compact overview of how different polymer classes behave — from amorphous and semi-crystalline thermoplastics to thermosets and elastomers. The infographic also highlights which analytical methods help evaluate key properties such as thermal transitions, Thermal StabilityA material is thermally stable if it does not decompose under the influence of temperature. One way to determine the thermal stability of a substance is to use a TGA (thermogravimetric analyzer). thermal stability, viscoelastic behavior, dimensional stability, Thermal ConductivityThermal conductivity (λ with the unit W/(m•K)) describes the transport of energy – in the form of heat – through a body of mass as the result of a temperature gradient (see fig. 1). According to the second law of thermodynamics, heat always flows in the direction of the lower temperature.thermal conductivity, and processing behavior.

With this guide, you can quickly explore:

• key differences between major polymer classes
• relevant methods such as DSC, TGA, DMA, TMA, LFA, rotational rheology, capillary rheology, and PVT
• typical insights for thermal analysis, rheology, and polymer processing