Characterization of HTPBs for FC applications

Characterization methods may be segregated into three categories  

characterization for specific polymer blend application (namely, that of fuel or solar cell, of electrically conductive and used in aerospace). 

There are a number of detailed descriptions of the fundamentals and characterization test procedures.  

Standard characterization methods are applicable to most polymers. However, as polymerization conditions are pushed toward high temperature and pressure, the side reactions may lead to contaminants on both sides - the low molecular weight fragments and partially crosslinked fraction. Thus, these three parts may require separate characterization. 

Polymer conformation/configuration and interactions may be determined using the following standard methods. 

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