ISSN:
0098-1273
Keywords:
Physics
;
Polymer and Materials Science
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Physics
Notes:
Heat capacities of poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVF2) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) have been measured between 5 and 100°K with an accuracy of (1-5)% by adiabatic calorimetry. Calculations based on contributions from known optical lines and the Tarasov continuum model are in good agreement with experimental results down to 30°K for PVF2 and 10°K for PTFE, and yield characteristic temperatures θ1 and θ3 which are consistent with previous values determined from high-temperature (100 - 350°K) data. At lower temperature the measured heat capacity is significantly higher [(30-100)%] than the model prediction, and can be satisfactorily accounted for by the introduction of localized vibrators at a concentration of about 1% as compared to acoustical oscillators and at a characteristic temperature of about 20°K. Using established data on polyethylene for comparison, the principle of additivity for heat capacities is found to be valid down to at least 20°K, convering the region (〈60°K) where interchain vibrations contribute significantly to the heat capacity. Possible reasons for this unexpected behavior are discussed.
Additional Material:
5 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pol.1979.180170108
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