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  1. nigel228

    PVC, CPVC, PVCI, MPVC?

    Hi Mattski72, PVC-M is modified PVC. The modifiers are typically Chlorinated PE's. The modifiers increase the ductility of the material and therefore the impact characteristics of the pipe. This pipe is used mainly in Australia, UK, NZ and South Africa. PVC-M I believe has the same chem...
  2. nigel228

    Fracture Toughness

    Hi Patprimmer, The question is specifically PVC pipe and the C-Ring test. Have you had any experience or do you know of this test/ Thanks for your help Nigel
  3. nigel228

    Fracture Toughness

    Hi PrentP, Thanks for the reply. Nigel
  4. nigel228

    Fracture Toughness

    Hi, Can anyone tell me about the fracture toughness of different polymers and what affects this? There seems to be alot around about metals like aluminium, but not much on polymers. Thanks Nigel

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