ISSN:
1436-2449
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
,
Physics
Notes:
Summary The thermal transitions of poly(alkyl-4,4′-diphenoxy terephthalate)s, in which the flexible spacer contains 5,6 and 7 methylene groups, have been studied by thermogravimetry, differential scanning calorimetry, X ray diffraction, thermoptical microscopy and small angle light scattering. The series shows a marked influence of the even and odd number of methylene groups on the crystal-liquid crystal transition temperatures and on the isotropization transition temperature. Nematic mesophases have been observed for the odd terms, and a transition from a smectic to a nematic mesophase has been observed for the even term.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00298770
Permalink