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X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy studies of polymer surfaces

Part 2 Melting polyethylene against aluminium

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The effect of melting polyethylene on aluminium has been re-examined using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Even at 150° C, low and high density polyethylenes show degrees of oxidation similar to that observed with conventional pretreatments; large increases in adhesion are also observed. The results are discussed in relation to transcrystalline regions and weak boundary layers.

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  1. Corporate Laboratory, I.C.I. Ltd, Runcorn, Cheshire, UK

    D. Briggs

  2. School of Chemistry, Leicester Polytechnic, Leicester, UK

    D. M. Brewis & M. B. Konieczko

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Briggs, D., Brewis, D.M. & Konieczko, M.B. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy studies of polymer surfaces. J Mater Sci 12, 429–433 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00540264

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