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Effects of monomer impurities on the emulsion polymerization of chloroprene and properties of polychloroprene. II. Effect of monovinylacetylene
Author(s) -
Sufčák Miloslav
Publication year - 1970
Publication title -
journal of applied polymer science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.575
H-Index - 166
eISSN - 1097-4628
pISSN - 0021-8995
DOI - 10.1002/app.1970.070140420
Subject(s) - chloroprene , neoprene , polymer chemistry , monomer , copolymer , polymerization , polymer , materials science , emulsion polymerization , emulsion , crystallization , chemistry , chemical engineering , organic chemistry , composite material , natural rubber , engineering
Abstract The free‐radical emulsion polymerization of chloroprene containing monovinylacetylene in concentrations from 0% to 10% has been studied. It was found that in the presence of monovinylacetylene, a polymer with a great gel content, increased values of plasticity, and deteriorated physical and mechanical properties is formed. Monovinylacetylene has been proved to copolymerize with chloroprene under the conditions used. Acetylenic groups remain unchanged in the copolymer; they cause the crosslinking of polychloroprene macromolecules and corresponding changes in polymer properties. Copolymerization reactions of monovinylacetylene with chloroprene together with the crosslinking effect of monovinylacetylene cause a substantial lowering of the crystallization rate of polychloroprene.