ISSN:
0360-6376
Keywords:
Physics
;
Polymer and Materials Science
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
HCN evolution from thermal and oxidative degradation of poly(diphenyl methane pyromellitimide) has been investigated over a range of temperatures from 500 to 1000°C; rate constants and Arrhenius equations have been determined. Kinetics and mechanisms have been proposed and quantitatively evaluated. They account well for the experimental results. The rate determining steps are C—N scission for thermal degradation and H abstraction from the methylene bridge by O2 for oxidative degradation, respectively. At high temperatures, oxidation and thermal decomposition of the evolved HCN take place on its passage through the hot zone of the furnace in the highest range of temperatures (800-1000°C). Additional HCN is produced (〉800°C) from the char obtained during thermal and oxidative degradation.
Additional Material:
22 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pol.1983.170210721
