6. Glossary

Compounding ; compounding

The process of producing a generally complex material by mixing one or more fillers (solid or liquid) in a matrix using an extrusion process.

Cumulative deformation ; cumulative strain

The amount of strain (calculated as the product of strain rate and time) accumulated by a material element during a flow.

Specific mechanical energy ; specific mechanical energy

Energy related to the material's deformation rate, expressed per unit of mass or volume. In practice, it is expressed in kilowatt-hours per tonne (kWh/t).

Dispersive mixture ; dispersive mixing

Mixing action to reduce the size of the phase to be dispersed....