Table 3. Mechanical Properties of PBS, PBSTMG Copolymers, and PBS-PBSTMG Blends.
sample | tensile strength (MPa) | elongation at break (%) | impact strength (kJ/m2) |
---|---|---|---|
PBS | 37.8 | 323 | 6.7 |
PBSTMG-5 | 30.5 | 505 | 22.2 |
PBSTMG-10 | 32.0 | 476 | 30.0 |
PBSTMG-15 | 23.5 | 473 | a |
PBSTMG-20 | 12.7 | 573 | a |
PBS-5%PBSTMG | 34.7 | 317 | 10.4 |
PBS-10%PBSTMG | 44.1 | 499 | 8.2 |
PBS-20%PBSTMG | 43.0 | 467 | 8.1 |
PBS-30%PBSTMG | 34.4 | 379 | 16.7 |
Specimens cannot be ruptured.