Ultrasonically Initiated Free Radical Catalyzed Polymerization: The Poly(methyl Methacrylate) Emulsion System
Editor(s)
Storey, Robson F. and Thames, Shelby F.
Abstract
In our continued work with the ultrasonically initiated free radical polymerization of olefins, we have included experiments for the emulsions polymerization of methyl methacrylate. We have shown that polymerization can be initiated in emulsions containing monomer and a special initiator with intense ultrasound. The weight average molecular weight of the Poly(methyl methacrylate) varies from 1,100, 000 to 1,700,000 g/mol and the conversion for the polymerization is up to 70%. Variations of the polymerization rate with time vs the amount of initiator are explained by a simple reaction mechanism.
Recommended Citation
J. O. Stoffer and O. C. Sitton, "Ultrasonically Initiated Free Radical Catalyzed Polymerization: The Poly(methyl Methacrylate) Emulsion System," Proceedings of the Water-borne and Higher-solids Coatings Symposium, University of Southern Mississippi, Jan 1993.
Meeting Name
Proceedings of the Water-borne and Higher-solids Coatings Symposium (1993, New Orleans, LA, USA)
Department(s)
Chemistry
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 1993 University of Southern Mississippi, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 1993
