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Polymer network rupture reveals a hidden internal clock, enabling a new time-temperature equivalence. This kinetic activation theory of bond dissociation (KATBD) explains elastomeric failure under stretching.

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Area of Science:

Polymer Science
Materials Science
Mechanics of Materials

Background:

Understanding polymer network failure is crucial for material design.
Existing models for elastomeric failure require further experimental validation.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate polymer network rupture using continuous and step stretching.
To probe the structure of the kinetic activation theory of bond dissociation (KATBD) for elastomeric failure.
To establish a new time-temperature equivalence (TTE) in polymer stretching.

Main Methods:

Uniaxial continuous and step stretching of cross-linked polymer networks.
Analysis of rupture characteristics during stretching and delayed rupture.
Temperature-dependent measurements of network lifetime and rupture time.

Main Results:

Network lifetime exhibits Arrhenius-like temperature dependence and exponential sensitivity to stretching.
Rupture time during continuous stretching is inversely proportional to stretch rate.
Experimental data supports the premises of the KATBD and reveals a novel TTE.

Conclusions:

The study identifies a hidden internal clock (network lifetime) governing polymer failure.
A new time-temperature equivalence demonstrates that stretching rate and temperature are interchangeable parameters influencing rupture.
Findings provide a deeper understanding of elastomeric failure mechanisms.