Polymeric film, determination

At X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF) of samples of the limited weight is perspective to prepare for specimens as polymeric films on a basis of methylcellulose [1]. By the example of definition of heavy metals in film specimens have studied dependence of intensity of X-ray radiation from their chemical compound, surface density (P ) and the size (D) particles of the powder introduced to polymer. Have theoretically established, that the basic source of an error of results XRF is dependence of intensity (F) analytical lines of determined elements from a specimen. Thus the best account of variations P provides a method of the internal standard at change P from 2 up to 6 mg/sm the coefficient of variation describing an error of definition Mo, Zn, Cu, Co, Fe and Mn in a method of the direct external standard, reaches 40 %, and at use of a method of the internal standard (an element of comparison Ga) value does not exceed 2,2 %. Experiment within the limits of a casual error (V changes from 2,9 up to 7,4 %) has confirmed theoretical conclusions. 

D. Anwand, F. W. Muller, B. Strehmel, and K. Schiller, Determination of the molecular mobility and the free volume of thin polymeric films with fluorescence probes, Makromol. Chem. 192, 1981-1991 (1991). 

Uses Antioxidant photographic reducer and developer for black and white film determination of phosphate dye intermediate medicine in monomeric liquids to prevent polymerization stabilizer in paints and varnishes motor fuels and oils. 

The function of an immuno-electrode [28] containing a model antibody (Concanavalin A) fixed in a polymeric film on a platinum electrode is probably based on other effects than those utilized in ISEs. Immuno-electrodes suitable for direct determination of antibodies were prepared by fixing a conjugate of an ionophore and an immunogen (for example the compound of dibenzo-18-crown-6 with dinitrophenol) in a PVC membrane. This system responded to the antibody against dinitrophenol [52, 53]. 

Finally, various attempts have been reported to interpret the kinetics of radiation grafting. The study by Mock, and Vanderkooi (123) concerned the mutual radiation grafting of styrene from the vapor phase to ethyl cellulose film at 50° C. The radical flux was determined separately using electron spin resonance. The kinetic scheme rigorously took account of the diffusion controlled nature of the reaction and the appropriate diffusion constants were separately determined (124). The value for the ratio of for the graft polymerization was determined as... 

A laser beam was used for graft polymerization of AAc onto a tetrafluo-roethylene-perfluoroalkyl vinyl ether copolymer film [81]. The film placed in contact with AAc solution was irradiated with KrF laser through the film to excite the film/solution interface. Surface composition of the grafted film determined by XPS revealed an extensive loss of fluorine atom and an increase of oxygen atom in addition to the presence of a Cls line shape, similar to that of AAc monomer. Mirzadeh et al. [82] used pulsed laser beam for the graft polymerization of AAm on a rubber surface in the presence of a photosensitizer, ben-zophenone, or AIBN. 

The rate of polymerization was determined from the amount of polymer obtained per unit of time. The productivity of the metallocene catalyst was calculated from the quantity of polymer and the catalyst metal fed into the reactor. The resulting polymers were investigated by gel permeation chromatography (GPC) to determine the molecular weight distribution together with the average molecular weights. The density was measured on pressed films by means of the suspension method in a mixture of water and isopropanol. 13C-NMR-spectroscopy was applied to analyze the composition of copolymers and to evaluate their structure. 

A gravimetric technique to study the sorption, desorption, and diffusion characteristics of uxiter vapor in excised skin under dynamic conditions is described. The technique features a continuously recording microbalance and a humiditygenerating apparatus which provides a stream of air with any given relative humidity. The diffusion coefficient is determined from the kinetics of sorption and desorption. The technique can be used to study other polymeric films, fibers, and powders. 

W.Y.F. Chan and J. G. Williams, Determination of the Fracture Toughness of Polymeric Films by the Essential Work Method, Polymer, 35 (1994), 8. 

Thermomechanical methods are very useful for the determination of phase transformations such as polymorphic solid-solid transitions or glass transitions. Fig. 4 shows some theoretical curves for glass transition and polymorphic transition in extension or in penetration mode. Recently TMA has been proposed for the measurement of the internal stress of tablets of ethylcellulose of different molecular weight and for measurement of swelling of polysaccharide hydro-gels and of polymeric films. 

The adsorption of gas and vapor on polymeric materials is one of the factors governing gas and vapor permeation through polymeric membranes. For this reason, adsorption data have been determined for many polymeric films (1-6). 

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