Studies on mechanical properties of PC – ABS blends

Polymer blends are capable of providing materials which extend the useful properties beyond the range that can be obtained from single polymer equivalents. Blends of Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) and Polycarbonate (PC) were prepared in different ratios by melt blending technique which was carried out using a twin screw extruder. ABS is also modified by the use of maleic anhydride and styrene. A super high impact ABS at different weight ratios was incorporated into the blends to study the effects of blend ratio on the properties of the blend. This study focused upon tensile, flexural, and impact properties of ABS/PC blends.