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*Specific data on water level vs degradation (a graph of '''water g/kg vs tensile strength''' or something?)
*Specific data on water level vs degradation (a graph of '''water g/kg vs tensile strength''' or something?)
*Find Methods of in-machine drying (fluidized in hot air, like a hot air corn popper?)
*Find Methods of in-machine drying (fluidized in hot air, like a hot air corn popper?)
=Research Paper Trashcan=
*[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/228004745_Hydrolytic_and_thermal_degradation_of_PET_fibers_and_PET_granule_The_effects_of_crystallization_temperature_and_humidity Hydrolytic and thermal degradation of PET fibers and PET granule: The effects of crystallization, temperature, and humidity] -seems spot on on what is needed, need to read
*[https://www.ptonline.com/articles/how-to-dry-pet-for-container-applications Article on Drying PET]
*[https://www.goettfert.com/application-knowledge/rheo-info/for-melt-flow-indexer/moisture-content-in-plastics.html Moisture Content vs [[Melt Flow Index]] ]


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Revision as of 17:37, 8 June 2020

Basics

  • PET (Plastic) undergoes hydrolysis when even slightly damp at it's melting point
  • THUS it is best to store it at least moderately dry, and/or dry pre-use (in some process/machine integrated dryer)

To Do

  • Specific data on water level vs degradation (a graph of water g/kg vs tensile strength or something?)
  • Find Methods of in-machine drying (fluidized in hot air, like a hot air corn popper?)

Research Paper Trashcan

Internal Links

External Links