The Analysis and Properties of German Polyethylene Oils

Abstract

Three viscosity grades of the German synthetic "polyethylene" oils have been analysed and studied. They were found to differ from conventional petroleum oils in several respects. They are unique in that they have high V.I.'s and also low pour points and carbon residues. Their superiority as compared to petroleum oils in these respects becomes more apparent for the higher viscosity oils. An examination of some of their pertinent physical and chemical properties led to the conclusion that the polyethylene oils are essentially a mixture of isoolefins. The branch chains are short, and are principally methyl groups.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1947
Accession Number
AD1203546

Entities

People

  • C. E. Saunders
  • C. M. Murphy

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Properties
  • Dielectric Polymers
  • Materials
  • Petroleum
  • Physical Properties
  • Viscosity

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  • Polymer Science and Engineering.
  • Theoretical Analysis.