ISSN:
0449-296X
Keywords:
Physics
;
Polymer and Materials Science
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Electrolysis of solutions of α-methylstyrene in THF resulted in the formation of the characteristic spectra of the living anions in the cathode compartment. The increase in absorbance of the solution was strictly proportional to the charge transferred at the electrode, and was independent of the electrolyte for NaAl(C2H5)4, NaB(C6H5)4, and KB(C6H5)4. For solutions of LiB(C6H5)4 the color decreased spontaneously on standing, and a linear relationship between absorbance and charge transferred was not obtained. Mixing of the anode and cathode solutions resulted in a destruction of the living ends and a disappearance of the color, which could be regenerated by further electrolysis. Reversal of the polarity of the electrodes produced a stoichiometric destruction of the living ends and a decrease in absorbance directly dependent on the charge transferred. The exact stoichiometric dependence furnished means of estimating impurity levels, living anion concentrations, and optical extinction coefficients based on the number of faradays passed through the solution. The control of molecular weight distribution and rate of reaction by these methods is indicated.
Additional Material:
7 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pol.1966.150041112
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