ISSN:
0021-8995
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Polymer and Materials Science
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
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Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
,
Physics
Notes:
Polymerization of methyl methacrylate (MMA) using Ce(IV) as initiator in aqueous nitric acid solution in the presence of sodium lauryl sulphate (NaLS) has been studied kinetically at a temperature range of 25-35°C. The rate of polymerization (Rp) increases with increasing concentration of NaLS, and it was also proportional to [MMA]2; but, in the presence of NaLS, the change of Rp with respect to [Ce(IV)] and [H+] were not linear and similarly the rate of Ce(IV) disappearance was not proportional to its original concentration. The overall activation energy of the polymerization process in presence of 0.01M NaLS was found to decrease by ∼ 7.0 kcal mol-1. The monomer-micelle association constant has been calculated to be 5.135 × 104 mol-1 L. The polymer obtained in surfactant medium is sparingly soluble in benzene and DMSO. From infrared spectra clear evidence of vinyl polymerization was obtained.
Additional Material:
3 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/app.1988.070350819
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