Graft copolymerization of poly(vinyl chloride) with styrene. II. Thermal behavior

摘要

AbstractThermal behavior of graft copolymers of polyvinyl chloride with polystyrene prepared by using a cationic initiator (AlCl3) was evaluated by measurement of rates of dehydrochlorination in nitrogen atmosphere. With increase in the extent of grafting the rates were found to decrease. Dynamic thermogravimetric analysis revealed an overall improvement in thermal stability of copolymers. Development of polyene sequences in degraded polymer samples was evaluated by measurement of electronic absorption spectra. In comparison to PVC, graft copolymer samples had fewer conjugated double bonds.