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:
The isothermal decomposition of a phenolic resin in a phenolic-carbon cloth composite was measured at approximately 0.1 to 0.2 torr over the temperature range of 105°-718°C. The kinetics are initially first order and, in the later stages, second order. An analytic technique is provided for calculating the maximum quantity of resin which will volatilize during decomposition, thereby obviating the necessity of measurements for extended time periods. The amount of resin available for volatilization during decomposition varies with temperature and is in equilibrium with resin, which does not volatilize. Plots of the equilibrium constant versus the reciprocal absolute temperature show that two equilibria are involved: one which predominates up to 352°C and the other above this temperature. The heats of reaction are 2.2 and 15.3 kcal/mole. The first value is associated with hydrogen bonding and the second with decomposition and oxidation activation energies.
Additional Material:
6 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/app.1970.070140318
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