Dielectric relaxations in poly [2,2‐propane‐bis‐(4‐phenyl thiocarbonate)]

The dielectric relaxation properties of poly[2,2‐propane‐bis‐(4‐phenyl thiocarbonate)] (PTC) have been studied. The existence of crystallinity, which can be eliminated by quenching, is detected. The degree of crystallinity of polymer samples was determined by differential scanning calorimetry in order to investigate the effect of this factor on the dielectric behaviour of this polymer. The thermal degradation of the samples was studied by thermogravimetry. The degradation of the polymer begins before the glass transition temperature T_g. The dielectric spectrum is complex showing several relaxation phenomena. With increasing temperature a γ relaxation can be observed at ‐ 100°C (5 kHz). The activation energy obtained from an Arrhenius plot (lnfvs T⁻¹) is 6 kcal mol⁻¹. At 160°C the α relaxation which is associated with the glass transition temperature T_g is detected. The dielectric behaviour of this poly(thiocarbonate) is compared with the corresponding poly(carbonate).