Controlling heterogeneous nucleation and growth of foams

Details Controlling heterogeneous nucleation and growth of foams Controlling heterogeneous nucleation and growth of foams

1992-05-13

1994-10-25

Kuhns, Allan R.

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Pore forming in situ

By mechanically introducing gas into material

264 51, 264DIG13, 521908, B29C 6722

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053586751

ABSTRACT:
A method of controlling the nucleation of cells in a polymeric foam material includes blending a matrix material with a second phase material which provides sites for bubble nucleation. The selection of the second phase material controls the size and density of the cells.

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