Cell morphology and mechanical properties of rigid polyurethane foam

Journal of Cellular Plastics

Volumn 41, Issue 3, 2005, Pages 267-285

  Hawkins, Michelle Cameron ^a   O'Toole, Brendan ^a   Jackovich, Dacia ^a  

^a University of Nevada Las Vegas   (United States)

Author keywords

Cell morphology; Mechanical properties; Polyurethane foam; SEM

Indexed keywords

ANISOTROPY; ELASTIC MODULI; FRICTION; INSULATING MATERIALS; MORPHOLOGY; POLYURETHANES; SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY; TEMPERATURE DISTRIBUTION;

CELL MORPHOLOGY; FOAM FABRICATION; POLYURETHANE FOAM; RECRETE FOAM;

FOAMS;

EID: 18744370489     PISSN: 0021955X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0021955X05053525     Document Type: Article

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