Molecular and Mechanical Behavior of Elastomers.

Etzel, A. J.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ347979

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Publication Date: 1986

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Molecular and Mechanical Behavior of Elastomers.

Etzel, A. J.; And Others

Journal of Chemical Education, v63 n8 p731-32 Aug 1986

Describes an experiment in which stretching a rubber band can be used to compare the statistical theory of rubber elasticity with its continuum mechanics counterpart. Employs the use of the equation of the state of rubber elasticity and the Mooney-Rivlin equation. (TW)

Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Demonstrations (Educational), Experiential Learning, Higher Education, Laboratory Experiments, Laboratory Procedures, Science Activities, Science Education, Science Experiments, Science Instruction, Structural Analysis (Science), Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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