Gamma irradiation polymerization of acrylonitrile in the presence of solid additives

F. Provoost

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Abstract

An attempt has been made to polymerize acrylonitrile under gamma irradiation both at 26°C and at -78°C in the presence of additives having various electric properties, chemical compositions and specific surface areas. In the liquid phase the rate of polymerization is greatly increased by the presence of additives having a large specific surface area. The factors responsible for this are discussed and the probable mechanism considered.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)515-521
Number of pages7
JournalPolymer
Volume6
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 1965
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Organic Chemistry
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Materials Chemistry

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