Sample Requirements
Samples should be in pellet form or ground. No liquids
Summary of Technique
Measures ease of flow of a thermoplastic polymer melt. Indirect measure of molecular weight.
Available Methods & Accessories
- Sample charge: Up to 6 grams
- Piston weight: 1.05, 1.2, 2.16 & 5 kg
- Temperature: Up to 300⁰
Information Provided & Detection Limits
Melt flow provides information on the rate of flow of a polymer under certain load forces for a set amount of time. This rate can be used as an indirect measurement of molecular weight and viscosity.
Lab Location and Contact Information
Lab Location: Mechanical Testing Lab
Lab Manager: Nicholas Eddy
nicholas.eddy@uconn.edu
860-486-2568