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Effect of the side chain structure on the glass transition temperature. 2. Poly(o-alkylphenyl methacrylate)s

  • Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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Abstract

The glass transition temperature (Tg) of poly(phenyl)-, poly(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-, and poly(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)methacrylates, have been measured by DSC. The effect of the nature of the ring substituents on Tg are discussed. Equations for relating glass transition temperatures to average molecular weight (M) are examined. Non-linear dependence between Tg and M-1 is found, but the relationship between Tg and log M (M = molecular weight) shows a linear dependence. The Tg(∞) values for the polymer studied are determined.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)319-328
Number of pages10
JournalThermochimica Acta
Volume114
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Apr 1987
Externally publishedYes

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