Mettler Toledo's differential scanning calorimetry DSC (differential scanning calorimetry) 1 tool can quickly and accurately identify polymer blends over a wide temperature range.
It also has the added benefit of an optional sample robot, which enables fully automated measurements to be carried out.
Using polymer blends for industrial applications has become more prevalent over the past few decades.
A considerable amount of research has recently been conducted to obtain new polymeric materials with enhanced attributes for specific applications or a better combination of different properties.
When developing suitable polymer blends it is important to consider a number of different research, development and quality-control issues.
One of the most important issues is blend compatibility.
Compatible polymer blends can avoid undesirable physical and chemical effects such as: premature aging; cracking and tearing; abrasion; break-down or disintegration; impermeability to natural elements; and chemical attack.
