Mass Fraction Formula:
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Definition: The mass fraction of crystalline components is the ratio of the mass of crystalline components to the total mass of the polymer specimen.
Purpose: This measurement helps in understanding the crystallinity of polymers, which affects their mechanical properties, thermal behavior, and chemical resistance.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Explanation: The formula calculates the proportion of crystalline material in a polymer sample by dividing the mass of crystalline components by the total sample mass.
Details: Crystalline fraction affects polymer properties like strength, transparency, and melting point. Higher crystallinity typically means greater strength but reduced transparency.
Tips: Enter the mass of crystalline components and total specimen mass in kilograms. Both values must be positive numbers.
Q1: What's a typical mass fraction range for semi-crystalline polymers?
A: Common semi-crystalline polymers typically have mass fractions between 0.1 and 0.8, depending on material and processing conditions.
Q2: How is the mass of crystalline components measured?
A: Common methods include differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) combined with density measurements.
Q3: What affects the crystalline fraction in polymers?
A: Factors include cooling rate, polymer structure, nucleation agents, and mechanical deformation during processing.
Q4: Why is this measurement important?
A: Crystalline fraction directly impacts mechanical properties, thermal resistance, and chemical stability of polymer products.
Q5: Can this calculator be used for polymer blends?
A: Yes, as long as you can accurately measure the crystalline components' mass in the blend.