Researchers at the National Chemical Laboratory, India, explain how Linkam’s TST350 (now MFS) can be used to calculate the essential work of fracture for polymeric materials.
Preparation and handling of vitrified samples normally requires special skills and techniques. Here, we discuss a novel design that simplifies and automates plunge-freezing and sample transfer, thus making this technique accessible for a wider audience.
Researchers in Lausanne use Linkam’s mechanical testing system to study the effect of temperature on the adhesion of transparent thin film electrodes on polymers.
