Abstract:
It has been found that certain peroxide/coagent crosslinked blends of a peroxide- crosslinkable FKM fluoroelastomer with a similar non-peroxide crosslinkable FKM fluoroelastomer exhibit increased elongation to rupture, improved demoldability, and slightly reduced durometer compared to prior art peroxide-cured FKMs. The degree to which these desirable changes are realized is greatest when the monomer ratios of the peroxide-crosslinkable FKM fluoroelastomer are similar to the monomer ratios of the non-peroxide crosslinkable FKM. The improved demoldability of these compositions is believed to be due to improved hot tear strength and especially increased elongation at molding temperature; these properties are important in the process of removing complex parts from a mold after forming, whether by compression, transfer, or injection molding. Hot tear strength and elongation are especially important in removal of FKM molded parts with "undercuts" in the mold. In particular, these blends exhibit better demoldability than similar purely peroxide-crosslinked FKM compounds, without being sticky. These compositions are also useful without post cure (as are standard peroxide-cured FKMs, especially those with iodine cure sites).
Abstract:
Composite binder materials for energy storage applications are disclosed. The composite binder materials include a fluoropolymer, such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), integrated with a conductive additive and a low-melting point thermoplastic. Methods of making the composite binder materials are also disclosed. The methods include providing an emulsion of the fluoropolymer, mixing the low-melting point thermoplastic and the particulate conductive additive into the emulsion of the fluoropolymer to form a mixture, and coagulating the mixture to produce a coagulum including the composite binder material. The disclosure also provides a binder powder for an electrochemical device capable of providing an electrode mixture sheet having excellent uniformity of tensile strength. The disclosure relates to a binder powder for an electrochemical device, containing a non-fibrillated fibrillatable resin and a thermoplastic polymer.
Abstract:
The present invention provides an article of the present disclosure comprises a metal substrate, a phosphate binding layer, and a fluoropolyether layer.
Abstract:
A composition for manufacturing a crosslinked ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) copolymer with enhanced abrasion resistance and heat resistance is provided, the composition including ETFE, about 0.1-10% w/w of a metal oxide that effectively scavenges high levels of fluoride ions; and a crosslinking agent. Methods of using and making the composition are also provided.
Abstract:
It has been found that certain peroxide/coagent crosslinked blends of a peroxide- crosslinkable FKM fluoroelastomer with a similar non-peroxide crosslinkable FKM fluoroelastomer exhibit increased elongation to rupture, improved demoldability, and slightly reduced durometer compared to prior art peroxide-cured FKMs. The degree to which these desirable changes are realized is greatest when the monomer ratios of the peroxide-crosslinkable FKM fluoroelastomer are similar to the monomer ratios of the non-peroxide crosslinkable FKM. The improved demoldability of these compositions is believed to be due to improved hot tear strength and especially increased elongation at molding temperature; these properties are important in the process of removing complex parts from a mold after forming, whether by compression, transfer, or injection molding. Hot tear strength and elongation are especially important in removal of FKM molded parts with "undercuts" in the mold. In particular, these blends exhibit better demoldability than similar purely peroxide-crosslinked FKM compounds, without being sticky. These compositions are also useful without post cure (as are standard peroxide-cured FKMs, especially those with iodine cure sites).
Abstract:
Adding silica particles having specified collective characteristics to a fluororubber formulation enhances direct adhesion between the fluororubber formulation and a copolymer upon curing. Specifically, as measured before being mixed into the fluororubber formulation, the silica particles have an average value of the product "(particle size) x (circularity)" that is 17.5 nm or higher and 500 μm or lower. The silica particles may also have an average particle size of between 25.0 nm inclusive and 500 μm inclusive, and an average circularity of 0.80 or higher. Alternatively, as measured after being incorporated into the fluororubber formulation and then cured, the silica particles have an apparent average value of the product "(particle size) x (circularity)" that is 32.0 nm or higher and 500 μm or lower. The silica particles may also have an apparent average particle size of between 40.0 nm inclusive and 500 μm inclusive as measured after being incorporated into the fluororubber formulation and then cured.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a new polymeric compound, poly(3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-tridecafluorooctyl acrylate), which is soluble in fluid CO 2 under appropriate conditions. This polymer is effective in enhancing the viscosity of CO 2 , especially when it has a number-average molecular weight of greater than 250,000 as measured by gel permeation chromatography. Such thickened CO 2 is useful in recovering oil from underground.
Abstract:
A foam electric wire (15) according to the present invention can be used favorably in a variety of electric wire applications because it provides a high propagation velocity and a small transmission loss and minimizes the problems that result from outgassing and defoaming. Examples of applications include plenum twisted pair cables, coaxial cables for CATV, cables for HDMI, coaxial cables for antenna wires in mobile communications, coaxial cables for medical applications, coaxial cables for security, and coaxial cables for broadband applications. The above mentioned objective can be achieved with a foam electric wire (15), comprising a conductor (11) and a plurality of coating layers (12, 13, 14) that coat the conductor (11) and consist of perfluoro resin. At least one layer of the plurality of coating layers (12, 13, 14) is an unexpanded layer.
Abstract:
A tetrafluoroethylene/hexafluoropropylene copolymer has improved moldabilit in melt extrusion molding, especially with significant reduction of defects in high-speed extrusion coating of an electrical wire. The tetrafluoroethylene/hexafluoropropylene copolymer is obtained by polymerization of at least tetrafluoroethylene and hexafluoropropylene selected from the group consisting of tetrafluoroethylene, hexafluoropropylene and a third monomer without mixing with the resin which has the melting point with the difference of 20 degree C and more from the melting point of the tetrafluoroethylene/hexafluoropropylene copolymer; and has a complex viscosity of from 2.0xI0 3 to 10.0xI0 3 Pa*s and a storage modulus of from 0.1 to 3.5 Pa*s in melt viscoelasticity measurement under the condition of atmosphere temperature of 310 degree C and angular frequency of 0.01 radian/second. The tetrafluoroethylene/hexafluoropropylene copolymer can be used in an electrical wire as a coating on a conductive core.
Abstract:
A composition for manufacturing a crosslinked ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) copolymer with enhanced abrasion resistance and heat resistance is provided, the composition including ETFE, about 0.1-10% w/w of a metal oxide that effectively scavenges high levels of fluoride ions; and a crosslinking agent. Methods of using and making the composition are also provided.