Radiation-induced solution polymerization of styrene in an engineering flow system

✍ Scribed by Osborne, F. T. ;Omi, S. ;Stannett, V. ;Stahel, E. P.

• Publisher: Wiley (John Wiley & Sons)
• Year: 1970
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 787 KB
• Volume: 8
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0449-296X
• DOI: 10.1002/pol.1970.150080705

✦ Synopsis

Abstract

Radiation induced solution polymerization of styrene in methylene chloride in a small scale pilot plant utilizing a flow reactor is reported. Both conventional free radical and ionic polymerization have been achieved. With rigorous drying accomplished over molecular sieves the ionic mechanism predominates. Conclusive kinetic evidence as well as polymer properties substantiate radiation induced ionic polymerization for the first time in an engineering pilot plant. The validity of Williams' model is reinforced by this study and a survey of over 100 literature observations.