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glass transition temperature [1 record]

Record 1 2014-04-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Heat (Physics)
  • Plastics Manufacturing
DEF

The approximate midpoint of the temperature range over which the glass transition takes place.

OBS

The glass transition temperature (Tg) varies significantly, depending upon the specific property and the test method and conditions selected to measure it.

OBS

glass transition temperature; Tg: : term, abbreviation and definition standardized by ISO [International Organization for Standardization].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chaleur (Physique)
  • Plasturgie
DEF

Point situé au milieu approximatif du domaine de température dans lequel se produit la transition vitreuse.

OBS

La température de transition vitreuse (Tg) varie de façon importante selon la propriété spécifique, et la méthode et les conditions d'essai choisies pour la déterminer.

OBS

température de transition vitreuse; Tg : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par l'ISO [Organisation internationale de normalisation].

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Calor (Física)
  • Fabricación de plásticos
DEF

Punto medio aproximado del rango de temperatura en el cual ocurre la transición vítrea.

OBS

La temperatura de transición vítrea (Tg) varía significativamente, dependiendo de la propiedad específica y el método y condiciones de ensayo que se elijan para medirla.

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