Kinetics and Mechanisms of Thermal Degradation of Polymers Using Time- of-Flight Mass Spectrometry for Continuous Gas Analysis
Abstract
Research was continued using mass spectrometric thermal analysis (MTA) to study the thermal degradation of various polymers. Full 200 mass scan runs, limited mass scan runs, and data processing were carried out for a polybenzimidazole, bis benzimidazo benzophenathroline polymer, its ladder polymer, polyquinoxaline and quinoxaline-bis benzimidazo benzophenathroline ladder copolymer. The results were compared with each other and with earlier data. The concept of an improved data processing system was developed, based on the use of analog magnetic tape. The new system is discussed, together with steps taken to implement it.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0882034
Entities
People
- George A. Griffith
- Henry L. Friedman
Organizations
- General Electric