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:
A study of the copolymerization of 3-methyl-1-pentene (3-MP) and 4-methyl-1-pentene (4-MP) showed that the poly-4-MP crystal lattice is capable of incorporating large quantities of 3-MP without a sharp lowering of melting point or adverse effect on physical and mechanical properties. The reactivity ratio of the two monomers in copolymerization are r(4-MP) = 6.2 ± 0.2 and r(3-MP) = 0.1 ± 0.1. As a result, mixed feeds containing up to 80% 3-MP produce copolymers composed primarily of repeating 4-MP units, with a random insertion of 3-MP monomer units. Calculations indicate that in a copolymer containing 37% 3-MP, the probability of finding a sequence of 2 units of 3-MP is only a little better than 5%. This copolymer shows a somewhat increased resistance to deformation under load than homopoly 4-MP. Its crystalline melting point is 248°C.
Additional Material:
4 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/app.1965.070090311
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