How does deformation by drawing of a semicrystalline polymer affect its tensile strength?

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Julissa Hardy

14 November, 00:45

How does deformation by drawing of a semicrystalline polymer affect its tensile strength?

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Drew Castro · Answer 1

This effect is explained by increased chain entanglements at higher molecular weights. Increasing the degree of crystallinity of a semicrystalline polymer leads to an enhancement of the tensile strength. Deformation by drawing increases the tensile strength of a semicrystalline polymer.