Ballistic impact resistance of biaxially oriented polypropylene

Y. Yang, G. Thompson, H. Tai, A. Hiltner, E. Baer

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Abstract

Biaxially oriented polypropylene (PP) processed by cross-rolling was investigated for application as an improved ballistic resistant material. Cross-rolled PP has greatly improved toughness properties as indicated by both puncture and ballistic tests. Cross-rolling creates a lamellar morphology which is responsible for the unique cone-shape damage mechanism obtained under ballistic deformation conditions.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages2027-2031
Number of pages5
StatePublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
EventSociety of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference 2006, ANTEC 2006 - Charlotte, NC, United States
Duration: May 7 2006May 11 2006

Conference

ConferenceSociety of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference 2006, ANTEC 2006
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCharlotte, NC
Period5/7/065/11/06

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemical Engineering
  • Polymers and Plastics

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