# UV effects on the tensile and creep behaviour of HDPE

> Title: UV effects on the tensile and creep behaviour of HDPE Page Range: p.327-332 Author(s): Becerra A F C; d'Almeida J R M File size: Download the pdf (subscribers only) Buy the pdf (non-subscribers) Journal: Polymers and Polymer Composites Issue Year: ppc...

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**Title: UV effects on the tensile and creep behaviour of HDPE**
 Page Range: p.327-332
 Author(s): Becerra A F C; d'Almeida J R M
 File size:
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 Journal: Polymers and Polymer Composites
 Issue Year: ppc
 Volume: 25
 Issue No: No.5

**Abstract**
 The tensile and creep behaviour of a high-density polyethylene grade used to manufacture pipes were evaluated as a function of the time of exposure to UV radiation. The effect of the creep stress level was also analysed. A threshold radiation dose was determined, above which UV radiation causes loss of the macroscopic mechanical behaviour for this particular HDPE grade. Below the threshold value, macromolecular modifications were also taking place, but the deleterious effect of UV radiation was masked by the development of a more rigid structure. Scanning electron microscopy, melt flow index and thermogravimetric analysis were used to support the results of the mechanical analysis. 17 Refs.

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