Forming biaxially oriented ordered polymer films
US4973442A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 1987 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/31
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates in general to the formation of thick films having a biaxial molecular orientation. Such films are prepared in accordance with the present invention from rod-like extended chain aromatic-heterocyclic ordered polymers. Such films have high tensile strength, modulus, and environmental resistance characteristics. A preferred ordered polymer for use in the present invention is poly (para--phenylenebenzo bisthiazole), (PBT), a compound having the structure: ##STR1## The present invention is also directed to methods and apparatus suitable for producing biaxially oriented films, coatings, and like materials from ordered polymers, preferably PBT.
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