โ Scribed by Bartenev, G. M.
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The viscosity of linear polymers obeys the logarithmic additivity rule. This is associated with the fact that the activation energy of the viscous flow within certain limits of parameters changes does not depend on temperature, stress, molecular weight, and content of active filler. The mechanism of viscous flow of linear polymers is associated with the reversible destruction of an unstable supramolecular structure typical of the polymers in the state of viscous flow. The effect of shear stress on the viscosity of linear polymers does not obey the Eyring equation. It is supposed that the effect of shear stress on viscosity is associated with the peculiar mechanism of the destruction of the supramolecular structure. At higher rates of viscous flow of the polymer, the activation energy can decrease as a result of the deep destruction of the supramolecular structure. This is a reversible process, as after removal of stress the supramolecular structure slowly reverts to its original state.
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