Physical and Mechanical Properties of Polymers Laboratory

Physical and Mechanical Properties of Polymers Laboratory

Objective:
To investigate the physical and mechanical properties of polymer products and study how these properties relate to the polymer's structure.

Equipment:

Tensile, Three-Point Bending, and Compression Testing Machine with Load Cells of 20, 100, and 2000 kgf
Dumbbell Cutting Machine for Tensile Testing
Melt Flow Indexer (MFI)
Hardness Tester (Shore D)
Izod and Charpy Impact Resistance Testing Machine with Different Hammers (1 Joule to 20 Joules)
Notch Cutter
Oven