Polyurethane Testing
Polyurethane Testing
Polyurethane Testing
A. Laboratory testing
i. Physical properties
a. density
b. compressive strength
c. tensile strength
d. dimensional stability (Hot and cold tests)
e. cellular structure and uniformity
ii. Processing analysis (ratio, mix, etc.)
B. Field testing and monitoring
i. Fill monitoring for cavity fill applications with IR
ii. Adhesion/pull testing
iii. Average thickness
iv. Pass thickness
v. Processing QA protocols (reactivity, ratio, mix, etc.)
vi. Dimensional stability (Internal stress analysis)
vii. Substrate compatibility
REFERENCE: http://polyurethanefoamconsulting.com/testing-foam-materials/
TESTING OF PU
http://www.mjlphd.net/a-day-in-a-polyurethane-lab.html
http://www.hallanalytical.co.uk/polyurethane-foam-analysis-certipur/
More about PU
http://www.bpf.co.uk/plastipedia/polymers/Flexible_Polyurethane_Foam.aspx
http://www.foamonline.com/types.php?cartID=60c3bb9c2dad8a63cb4d8c79932cefdb
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_polyurethane_applications
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clLEhdbQ6Ug