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An analysis of caprolactam polymerization
Author(s) -
Tirrell M. V.,
Pearson G. H.,
Weiss R. A.,
Laurence R. L.
Publication year - 1975
Publication title -
polymer engineering and science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.503
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1548-2634
pISSN - 0032-3888
DOI - 10.1002/pen.760150512
Subject(s) - caprolactam , polymerization , materials science , distribution (mathematics) , polymer chemistry , polymer science , polymer , composite material , mathematics , mathematical analysis
A versatile model for ε‐caprolactam polymerization is presented. A deterministic, mathematical basis for obtaining the most probable distribution of molecular weights in batch polymerization is developed. Continuous polycaproamide production has been modeled and shown to give othe than most probable distribution in many cases. The effect of adding monofunctional agents has been investigated. Results of some preliminary studies toward determining the optimal reactor configuration are presented.
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