Data for the rupture time of polyethylene are shown in Figure 16-18. At an applied stress of

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Data for the rupture time of polyethylene are shown in Figure 16-18. At an applied stress of 600 psi, the figure indicates that the polymer ruptures in 0.2 h at 90 ˚C but survives for 10,000 h at 65 ˚C. Assuming that the rupture time is related to the viscosity, calculate the activation energy for the viscosity of polyethylene and estimate the rupture time at 23 ˚C.
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Essentials of Materials Science and Engineering

ISBN: 978-1111576851

3rd edition

Authors: Donald R. Askeland, Wendelin J. Wright

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