Posts about notched impact strength

Flame Retardant Polycarbonate: Transparency and UL94 V-0

Flame retardant polycarbonate hits UL94 V-0 and stays clear when the retardant sits inside the polymer instead of being mixed into it. Sulfonate[…]

Polyphenylene Sulfide Structure: One Chain Explains All

Polyphenylene sulfide structure is a strictly alternating chain of para-phenylene rings and sulfide sulfur atoms, and that single arrangement explains nearly every property.[…]

Polycarbonate blend modification: impact, flow, flame

Polycarbonate blend modification is the practice of mixing PC with elastomers, copolymers, fillers, or reactive compatibilizers so that impact strength, solvent resistance, melt[…]

Core-Shell vs Maleic Anhydride Tougheners: How to Choose

Use a core-shell silicone-acrylate toughener when the part needs low-temperature impact, UV stability, or clarity. Think PC, PVC, PLA. Use a maleic anhydride[…]