Date of download: 7/31/2017
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From: Microindentation Test for Assessing the Mechanical Properties of Silicone Rubber Exposed to a
Simulated Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell Environment
J. Fuel Cell Sci. Technol. 2009;6(4):041017-041017-9. doi:10.1115/1.3008030
Figure Legend:
Bar charts of indentation load at a peak depth of 0.30mm for Silicone G samples: A before exposure, B after exposure at 60°C
without any load, C after exposure at 80°C without any load, D after exposure at 60°C with a compressive pressure of 0.18MPa, E
after exposure at 80°C with a compressive pressure of 0.18MPa, F after exposure at 60°C with a compressive pressure of
0.36MPa, G after exposure at 80°C with a compressive pressure of 0.36MPa, H after exposure at 60°C with a compressive pressure
of 0.77MPa, and I after exposure at 80°C with a compressive pressure of 0.77MPa