Service Life Prediction for the Neoprene Used in Seawater

Abstract:

The heat seawater method was designed and the accelerated aging tests of the neoprene were carried in laboratory. The toughness and strength of the neoprene in aging time was investigated. The rule of toughness and strength and aging time was studied. The service life prediction functions of the neoprene were established and service life at 25°C was estimated based on the index of toughness and strength. It is concluded that toughness and strength of the neoprene decreases in exponential form with aging time, and the service life of the neoprene used in sea water at 25°C is 29.5 years.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 739)
• Pages: 85-89
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.739.85
• Online since: August 2013
• Authors: Qing Zhen Wen, Chao Yu, Jin Hua Zhu
• Keywords: Aging, Neoprene, Service Life Prediction, Strength, Toughness

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