DIFFERENTIAL THERMOGRAVIMETRY OF THE PYROLYSIS OF EPOXIDE POLYMERS
Abstract
The pyrolysis characteristics of 15 epoxide polymers have been investigated, using differential thermogravimetry. The results are discussed in relationship to the chemical structures of the polymerizing agents and epoxide monomers used. It is shown that epoxide polymers having different structures decompose at different rates, as indicated by the differential thermogravimetric curves. On the basis of percentage weight loss at 350 C, a diglycidyl ether of bisphenol (D.E.R.) 332/maleic anhydride polymer was most thermally stable. An Epoxide 201/NMA polymer prepared from nadic methyl anhydride and 3,4-epoxy-6-methylcyclohexylmethyl-3,4-epoxy-6-methlcyclohexanecarboxylate was least stable. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 16, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0259507
Entities
People
- Hugh C. Anderson
Organizations
- Naval Ordnance Laboratory