12.01.2023 by Aileen Sammler
How to Prevent Scrapping of Polypropylen
Polypropylene (PP) is an often-used raw material for manufacturing thin films like separator films in batteries. Sometimes problems arise during the processing of PP films from different batches: Products from certain batches of raw PP granules are easy to break while those from another batch feature good quality. In our latest application note, we explain a method for reliable quality control and failure analysis of the raw PP pellets.
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- effective quality control and failure analysis of PP by means of Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and Thermogravimetry (TGA)
- the determination of impurities by means of melting effects and Decomposition reactionA decomposition reaction is a thermally induced reaction of a chemical compound forming solid and/or gaseous products. decomposition
- Oxidative-Induction Time (OIT) and Oxidative-Onset Temperature (OOT)Oxidative Induction Time (isothermal OIT) is a relative measure of the resistance of a (stabilized) material to oxidative decomposition. Oxidative-Induction Temperature (dynamic OIT) or Oxidative-Onset Temperature (OOT) is a relative measure of the resistance of a (stabilized) material to oxidative decomposition.OIT test (OxidationOxidation can describe different processes in the context of thermal analysis.Oxidation-Induction-Time, DSC)
- the dependence of PP film quality on the CrystallizationCrystallization is the physical process of hardening during the formation and growth of crystals. During this process, heat of crystallization is released.crystallization behavior of the PP granules
- our analysis software Proteus®, its special functions such as PeakSeparation and Identify with integrated polymer database for the identification of unknown polymers as well as
Find out more about Thermal Analysis and Rheology in the Plastics Industry
Polymers can generally be divided into three main groups: thermoplastics, elastomers and thermosets. Their thermal properties can be determined with our thermoanalytical measuring systems in the areas of product development, quality assurance, failure analysis and process optimization:
