Mechanical Properties
The characterization of mechanical properties in polymers typically refers to a measure of the strength of a polymer film. The tensile strength and Young's modulus of elasticity are of particular interest for describing the stress-strain properties of polymer films. Dynamic mechanical analysis is the most common technique used to characterize this viscoelastic behavior. Other techniques include viscometry, rheometry, and pendulum hardness.
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