Sharkskin and cracking of polymer melt extrudates

Journal of Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics

Volumn 68, Issue 2-3 SPEC. ISS., 1997, Pages 271-290

  El Kissi, N ^a   Piau, J M ^a   Toussaint, F ^a  

^a IPAG   (France)

Author keywords

Cracks; Extrusion; Polymer; Scratches; Sharkskin

Indexed keywords

BIREFRINGENCE; CRACKS; EXTRUSION; EXTRUSION DIES; FLUORINE; INTERFACIAL ENERGY; OPACITY; POLYMERS; STRESS RELAXATION; SWELLING; VISCOUS FLOW;

POLYMER MELT EXTRUDATES; SHARKSKIN;

NON NEWTONIAN LIQUIDS;

EID: 0031074193     PISSN: 03770257     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/s0377-0257(96)01507-8     Document Type: Article

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