| Abstract: | PC/ABS-blends have gained growing importance as engineering plastics in numerous different application sectors by the realization of interesting property combinations. These blends are in use for a longer time, but the literature about the basic physical aspects is not very comprehensive. The here presented work examines the influence of sample composition on phase behavior, on yielding and notched impact behavior. Sample composition is changed by mixing different amounts of PC, SAN and grafted rubber (polybutadiene rubber grafted with SAN). The yielding and impact behavior is discussed in connection with the deformation mechanisms. A subsequent paper will deal with the deformation morphology of these blends. |
