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Tensile, Compressive, and Shear Properties of Polyurethane Foam at Low Temperatures

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Advances in Cryogenic Engineering Materials

Part of the book series: Advances in Cryogenic Engineering ((ACRE,volume 28))

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Polyurethane foams are used in many cryogenic structural as well as insulating applications. Knowledge of material performance in extreme environments (e.g., at LNG temperature, 111 K) is essential for efficient design.

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Arvidson, J.M., Sparks, L.L. (1982). Tensile, Compressive, and Shear Properties of Polyurethane Foam at Low Temperatures. In: Reed, R.P., Clark, A.F. (eds) Advances in Cryogenic Engineering Materials . Advances in Cryogenic Engineering Materials , vol 28. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-3542-9_28

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