THERMAL DEGRADATION OF PHENOLIC POLYMERS

Abstract

A study has been made of the thermal decomposition of 15 phenolic polymers, using vacuum thermogravimetry as a tool. These polymers included regular phenolics, chlorinated phenolics, and phenolics copolymerized with silane, nylon and phenol-furfural resins. The results are discussed in relationship to the chemistry of phenolic polymers. A high crosslink density and the large concentration of aromatic groups in these polymers are thought to be the causes of their carbonization and slow decomposition characteristics.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 23, 1961
Accession Number
AD0260252

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  • Hugh C. Anderson

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  • University of California

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  • Advanced Electronics
  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Air Force
  • Anhydrides
  • Body Weight
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Decomposition
  • Electron Spin Resonance
  • Equations
  • Formaldehyde
  • Group 15 Elements
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Munitions
  • Ordnance Laboratories
  • Polymers
  • Spin Resonance
  • Thermal Stability

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  • Organic Chemistry
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