Polymerization Statistics: No Crosslinker Formulation with 85% Conversion Rate
This analysis presents the polymerization statistics for a formulation without any crosslinkers, yielding an average total conversion of 85%. The degree of polymerization (DP) achieved is 28, resulting in 27,610 chains with no crosslinking present. In contrast, using a formulation with 20% crosslinkers leads to a DP of 174 and 4,484 chains, offering insight into the impact of crosslinkers on polymer architecture. The study reveals significant differences in molecular availability and chain connectivity influenced by crosslinker concentration.
Polymerization Statistics: No Crosslinker Formulation with 85% Conversion Rate
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100x100x100 No Crosslinker Formulation with No crosslinker present 4% initiator 100x100x100x.9=900000 molecules Available for RXNs (since 10% are Voids) AVG Total Conversion of 85%
Terms • Degree of polymerization: number of molecules attached to polymer chain • Crosslinks: A molecule on the chain which has four bonds
No Crosslinker Conversion 85% DP 28 Chains 27610 20% Crosslinker Conversion 85% DP 174 Chains 4484 Comparing Cases Usually have around 16% Crosslinker in the formulation