Presentation Profile
Failure Analysis of Rubber Materials Using Pyrolysis-Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry-Nitrogen Phosphorus Detector (PY-GC/MS/NPD)
Currently Scheduled: 1/18/2018 - 11:30 AM - 11:50 AM
Room: Room 382 A
Main Author
Rojin Belganeh - Frontier Laboratories Ltd.
- Robert Freeman Ph.D. R&D Scientist - Frontier Laboratories Ltd.
- Roger Tank Business Development Manager - Frontier Laboratories Ltd.
Abstract:
Subtle differences in polymer formulations are common, but they may not influence the overall performance of the final product. However, there are instances where the product will suddenly be more brittle, easily deformed or fail in routine use. Detailed analyses of the good and bad polymer will often reveal differences in the additives and/or the presence of unwanted contaminates or unexpected chemical linkages. Pyrolysis techniques with GC/MS, as well as other selective detectors, will be used to characterize the differences between two rubber samples submitted for failure analysis. Multiple pyrolyzer modes will be used to achieve a more detailed sample characterization.
