ISSN:
0032-3888
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Chemical Engineering
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:
This paper reviews a series of high-melting thermoplastic polyether esters prepared by transesterification from dimethyl terephthalate, polytetramethylene ether glycol (MW 600-2000), and 1,4-butanediol. The resulting copolyesters exhibit a two-phase domain structure consisting of amorphous polyether ester soft segments and crystalline tetramethylene terephthalate hard segments. By proper selection of the relative amounts of soft and hard segments, polymers ranging from relatively soft elastomers to impact resistant elastoplastics may be obtained. The preparation, polymer structure as well as the physical and environmental properties of polyether esters are discussed. The combination of good melt flow properties, excellent melt stability, and rapid hardening rates permits the processing of these polymers by a wide variety of methods. The excellent processing characteristics in conjunction with the unusual physical and mechanical properties of segmented polyether esters has led to their wide acceptance.
Additional Material:
6 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pen.760141207
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