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Matney, Shaun Michael

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DOE OSTI2024

Modulated Thermomechanical Analysis of Compression-Molded High-Density Polyethylene

Thermomechanical analysis (TMA) experiments conducted on high-density polyethylene (HDPE) show both reversible and irreversible dimensional changes. To further explore these reversible and irreversible processes, modulated thermomechanical analysis (MTMA) was used. Before reliable data on compression-molded HDPE was collected, a parameter optimization was performed to obtain a suitable MTMA method. Once a suitable method was obtained, several MTMA experiments were conducted on compression-molded HDPE. This work highlights the steps taken during the MTMA parameter optimization and the results obtained from MTMA experiments conducted on pristine compression-molded HDPE samples.

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DOE OSTI2024

Literature Review of Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA)

A literature review of thermomechanical analysis (TMA) is presented. A basic introduction to TMA components, theory, and application is followed by an in-depth overview of TMA probes (expansion, penetration, tension, and flexure) and their uses. Sections for calibration and sample preparation are included as a guide for instrumentation usage. The literature review concludes with a section on modulated TMA and a summary of the instrument.

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