Table 6 Thermal degradation data of various EVA nanocomposites at 4 wt% filler loading
Sample | TMax(°C) | Maximum rate of degradation (%/°C) |
---|---|---|
EVA40 | 453 | 2.24 |
EVA50 | 462 | 1.78 |
EVA60 | 483 | 1.47 |
EVA70 | 486 | 1.23 |
EVA40-4EG | 469 | 1.72 |
EVA50-4EG | 476 | 1.53 |
EVA60-4EG | 498 | 1.47 |
EVA70-4EG | 498 | 1.12 |
EVA40-4T | 460 | 1.37 |
EVA50-4T | 466 | 1.48 |
EVA60-4T | 488 | 1.44 |
EVA70-4T | 487 | 1.06 |
EVA40-4F | 456 | 2.39 |
EVA50-4F | 470 | 1.55 |
EVA60-4F | 491 | 1.38 |
EVA70-4F | 493 | 1.08 |