Comparison of the activation energies as determined by DSC and by conventional methods

The results of determination of activation energies (EA) of polymeric cable insulations obtained by conventional methods (usually based on the evaluation of changes of mechanical properties of insulations after their ageing in thermal chamber at different temperatures) have been compared with result...

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Published in:Journal of thermal analysis and calorimetry 1999-01, Vol.56 (2), p.799-804
Main Authors: BARTONICEK, B, HNAT, V, PLACEK, V
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activation energy
Ageing
Applied sciences
Chambers
Differential scanning calorimetry
Evaluation
Exact sciences and technology
Mechanical properties
Methods
Physical properties
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Properties and testing
Technology of polymers
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Summary:The results of determination of activation energies (EA) of polymeric cable insulations obtained by conventional methods (usually based on the evaluation of changes of mechanical properties of insulations after their ageing in thermal chamber at different temperatures) have been compared with results obtained by methods employing the differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Three DSC methods have been tested: the method according the ASTM E 698; measuring of DSC characteristics in the isothermal mode at several different temperatures; and the method based on evaluation of DSC characteristics of insulations after their thermal ageing in thermal chamber. The last method — which can be called as a modified conventional method, because instead of mechanical properties, the DSC characteristics are determined — has been found as most acceptable and giving similar values of EA as the other conventional methods.
ISSN:1388-6150
1588-2926
DOI:10.1023/A:1010114408326