Abstract
The generation of periodic microscopic transverse cracks in oriented acrylic fibres immersed in hot alkaline hypochlorite solution is described. A variety of chemical stress cracking was observed. It was found that cracking was accelerated by external tensile stress, high fibre permeability, moderate fibre orientation, and water-plasticization. It was also found that the cracking process was a sensitive indicator of residual latent strain in the fibre, which may persist after high-temperature annealing.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Journal | [No source information available] |
| State | Published - 1982 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Materials Science