Ethylene polymers properties

The compositional distribution of ethylene copolymers represents relative contributions of macromolecules with different comonomer contents to a given resin. Compositional distributions of PE resins, however, are measured either by temperature-rising elution fractionation (tref) or, semiquantitatively, by differential scanning calorimetry (dsc). Table 2 shows some correlations between the commercially used PE characterization parameters and the stmctural properties of ethylene polymers used in polymer chemistry. 

IBI 1,4-Polyisoprene 1,4-Polybutadiene Poly(ethylene-co- propylene Polyethylene Inverse block polymer— properties dependent on composition... 

R. Halle, Structure, properties and blown film processing of a new family of linear ethylene polymers, SME Blown Film Technology Seminar, Oct 1993, USA. 

The CO-reduced catalyst polymerizes ethylene much like its ethylene-reduced hexavalent parent and produces almost identical polymer [4]. Since the polymer properties are extremely sensitive to the catalyst pretreatment. 

Another way to recover the catalyst from the dormant site is the copolymerisation of ethene, but this is slower and less attractive than the use of hydrogen. Furthermore the use of ethylene inevitably results in the formation of propylene-ethylene copolymers with all the consequent effects on polymer properties. 

Linear polycarbosilanes and polycarbosiloxanes-especially those containing arylene units in the chain-have specific physico-chemical properties which can be applicable in heat-resistant materials [29-31]. Phenylene-silylene-ethylene-polymers, which may serve as potential substrates for applications as membrane materials are usually obtained in the presence of platinum catalysts [32], although other transihon-metal complexes have also been tested in this process. 

Disclosed is an ethylene polymer foam structure having enhanced processing and physical properties. The foam structure comprises an ethylenic polymer material and a blowing agent of isobutane and 1,1-difluoroethane. Further disclosed is a process for making the foam structure. 

These comprise an ethylenic polymer and a blowing agent, which contains a primary blowing agent of isobutane and a secondary blowing agent of 1,1,1-trifluoroethane, 1,1,12-tetrafluoroethane or a blend thereof. They exhibit enhanced processing and physical properties. 

Through the temperature profile, which is controlled by the initiator feed and the split of fresh ethylene, the properties of the polymers can be varied in a wide range. Different peroxides, e.g., f-butylperoxy neodecanoate together with t-butylperoxy 2-ethylhexanoate, or t-butylperoxy perbenzoate, or di(t-butyl)peroxidc are required when the zones are run at different temperatures. 

Krauss and Stach (31) demonstrated that the hexavalent catalyst can be quantitatively reduced by CO at 350°C to divalent chromium. This material has no y-phase resonance but is active for ethylene polymerization, indicating that Cr(II) is definitely an active valence.1 These results have since been confirmed by several other laboratories, including this one (30). In fact, Hogan concluded, as early as 1959 from similar reduction studies, that the active species must be divalent. The CO-reduced catalyst polymerizes ethylene in a high-pressure autoclave much like its hexavalent parent, and produces almost identical polymer. Since the polymer properties are extremely sensitive to the catalyst pretreatment, this is a strong endorsement for the conclusion that Cr(II) is probably also the active species on the commercial catalyst after reduction by ethylene. 

The mechanical and thermal properties of a range of poly(ethylene)/ poly(ethylene-propylene) (PE/PEP) copolymers have been examined by Mohajer et al. (1982). They studied the effect of variation of composition and copolymer architecture on the polymer properties by synthesizing a range of PE-PEP-PE and PEP-PE-PEP triblocks and PE-PF.P diblocks with high molecular weights (M > 200 kg mol (.The crystallinity, density and melting enthalpy for all copolymers were found to be linearly dependent on the PE content, indicating microphase separation of PE and rubbery PEP in the solid state. The... 

The ionic aggregates present in an ionomer act as physical crosslinks and drastically change the polymer properties. The blending of two ionomers enhances the compatibility via ion-ion interaction. The compatibilisation of polymer blends by specific ion-dipole and ion-ion interactions has recently received wide attention [93-96]. FT-IR spectroscopy is a powerful technique for investigating such specific interactions [97-99] in an ionic blend made from the acid form of sulfonated polystyrene and poly[(ethyl acrylate - CO (4, vinyl pyridine)]. Datta and co-workers [98] characterised blends of zinc oxide-neutralised maleated EPDM (m-EPDM) and zinc salt of an ethylene-methacrylic acid copolymer (Zn-EMA), wherein Zn-EMA content does not exceed 50% by weight. The blend behaves as an ionic thermoplastic elastomer (ITPE). Blends (Z0, Z5 and Z10) were prepared according to the following formulations [98] ... 

The ansa-metallocene complex (CpCMe2Flu)Nd(C3H5)(THF) is an effective single-component catalyst for the production of syndiotactic styrene-rich co-polymer materials modified by isoprene and/or ethylene. The properties of the final polymer could be tuned by altering the monomer ratio.55... 

The polymer properties (Ml, p, MWD) are controlled by the initiator, pressure, temperature profile and comonomer content. After the reactor, excess ethylene is recovered and recycled to the reactor feed stream. The polymer melt is mixed with additives in an extruder to yield the final product. 

Ethylene, hydrogen, co-monomer and a super-high activity catalyst are fed into the reactors (1). Polymerization reaction occurs under a slurry state. The automatic polymer property control system plays a very effective role in product-quality control. Slurry from the reactors is pumped to the separation system (2). The wetcake is dried into powder in the dryer system (3). As much as 90% of the solvent is separated from the slurry and is directly recycled to the reactors without any treatment. The dry powder is pelletized in the pelletizing system (4) along with required stabilizers. 

A family of ADMET model copolymers were synthesized and used to study the effects of regular microstructure on polymer properties, in particular functionahzed polyethylenes. The structure-property relationships of various ethylene copolymers can be clarified using these model systems. This is illustrated in Fig. 3 by the relationship of to functional group size. Future studies on these and similar systems should lead to fundamental discoveries concerning the class of materials known as polyethylenes and their physical properties. 

Condensation monomers having the benzimidazolin-2-one ring system have found utility as modifiers in polyester synthesis. In particular, halogenated diols (73) and dicarboxylic acids (74) may be incorporated (78MI11100) into poly(ethylene terephthalate) or poly(butyl-ene terephthalate) at fairly low levels to impart flame retardancy. This can be accomplished without adverse effects upon other polymer properties. 

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