ISSN:
0098-1273
Keywords:
Physics
;
Polymer and Materials Science
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Physics
Notes:
The structural evolution with temperature of an anionically synthesized ABA poly(styrene-b-isoprene) (SIS) lamellar block copolymer (total molecular weight 45,000; isoprene content 38% by weight) was studied by melt-rheological measurements, electron microscopy, and x-ray and light diffraction. Above 225°C, the dynamic viscosity was found to be independent of frequency up to a critical frequency. The variation of the elastic modulus confirmed the occurence of a transition between 215 and 225°C. For the temperature range considered, all results superimposed well on a two-branch master curve. It was concluded that above 225°C, our SIS behaves like a Newtonian material, whereas for lower temperatures and/or higher frequencies classical non-Newtonian behavior is found. The melt-rheological properties were explained by microscopy and diffraction investigations, which allowed us to follow morphological changes as the temperature was raised. It was found that the two-phase lamellar structure is progressively destroyed, and the transition temperature of 225°C corresponds to the temperature above which complete mixing occurs.
Additional Material:
6 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pol.1980.180181106
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