ISSN:
0021-8995
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Polymer and Materials Science
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
,
Physics
Notes:
Molecular weights of six bulk-process and five suspension-process PVC samples have been measured as part of a study aimed at developing a technique for gel permeation-chromatographic analysis of this polymer in tetrahydrofuran at room temperature. Osmometric M̄n values measured in cyclohexanone appear to be valid; the results are insensitive to thermal history or ultrasonic irradiation of the solution. Corresponding measurements in tetrahydrofuran changed with measurement temperature and indicated the presence of stable supermolecular PVC aggregates in this solvent. Such aggregates can be dispersed by ultrasonic treatment of the solution for brief periods. Simultaneous degradation of PVC molecules appears to be prevented by addition of small concentrations of nonionic surfactant to the tetrahydrofuran solutions. Treated solutions are suitable for GPC analyses at ambient temperatures. The results of osmometry, light scattering, and GPC agreed well.
Additional Material:
5 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/app.1971.070151201
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