National Physical Laboratory

In-Depth Information on Polymers (including PEM Fuel Cells)

Adhesives | Hardmetals & Ceramics | Joined Systems | Metal Matrix Composites 
Metals & Alloys | Polymer Matrix Composites | Polymers

NPL Technical Review

Test Methods for Environment Stress Cracking of Polymeric Materials
A Turnbull and A S Maxwell
(Download file size 4.09 MB)

NPL Reports

  1. Characterisation of Environment Stress Cracking Susceptibility of Weld-Line Defects by the Chemical Probe Technique
    A S Maxwell and A Turnbull
    (Download file size 206 KB)

  2. Practical Guide to Selection of Environment Stress Cracking Test Methods for Plastics
    A S Maxwell and A Turnbull
    (Download file size 528 KB)

  3. Practical Guide for Designers and Manufacturers of Mouldings to Reduce the Risk of Environment Stress Cracking
    A S Maxwell
    (Download file size 592 KB)

  4. Review of Test Methods for Coating Adhesion
    A S Maxwell
    (Download file size 10.4 MB)

  5. Review of Techniques for Monitoring the Environmental Degradation of Polymers
    A S Maxwell
    (Download file size 1.43 MB)

  6. Review of Accelerated Ageing Methods and Lifetime Prediction Techniques for Polymeric Materials
    A S Maxwell, W R Broughton, G Dean and G D Sims
    (Download file size 1.50 MB)

  7. Performance and Durability of PEM Fuel Cells: A Review
    G Hinds
    (Download file size 754 KB)

Measurement Note

Measurement of Residual Stress in Plastics
A S Maxwell
(Download file size 1.41 MB)

Last Updated: 9 Apr 2013
Created: 29 Nov 2007