Table 1. Effects of Blowing Agent Type and Content (phr) on the Foam Density (g/cm3) and Weight Reduction Rate (%) of Nylon 6 Foams

Sample Designation Composition Foam Density (g/cm3) Weight Reduction Rate (%)
Nylon 6 PTSS (phr) 5-PT (phr)
Nylon 6 100 0 1.14
NFs0.5 100 0.5 1.1 3.5
NFs1.0 100 1 1.09 4.4
NFs1,5 100 1.5 1.06 7
NFs2.0 100 2 1.04 8.8
NFs5.0 100 5 0.92 19.3
NFs7.0 100 7 0.86 24.6
NFs10 100 10 0.71 37.7
NFt0.5 100 0.5 1.03 9.6
NFt1.0 100 1 0.98 14
NFt1.5 100 1.5 0.73 36
NFt2.0 100 2 0.55 51.8
NFt5.0 100 5 0.37 67.5
NFt7.0 100 7 0.26 77.2
NFt10.0 100 10 0.21 81.6