Gamma irradiation polymerization of isobutene and β-propiolactone at low temperature

C. David, F. Provoost, G. Verduyn

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Abstract

It has been shown that ionic oxides only slightly modify the rate and molecular weight for the solid state polymerization of β-propiolactone and isobutene whereas the effect is much larger in the liquid phase. Resistance measurements of the pure monomers during solid state polymerization have been made. The possibility of an ionic mechanism of polymerization according to the model proposed by Fowler is discussed to explain conductivity induced in polymers by ionizing radiation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)391-399
Number of pages9
JournalPolymer
Volume4
Issue numberC
DOIs
StatePublished - 1963
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Organic Chemistry
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Materials Chemistry

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