Low-Temperature Polymerization of Methyl Methacrylate II.

Abstract

A technique has been developed for the bulk polymerization of methyl methacrylate that makes feasible the use of this material in the presence of some thermally sensitive energetic materials. Low-temperature bulk polymerization of methyl methacrylate can be achieved either by polymerizing the monomer in the presence of a plasticizer or by continuing polymerization of a partially polymerized inhibited monomer. In either case, the exotherm can be kept below 100 C. The temperature generated during the reaction is dependent upon both the concentration of peroxide added, and the time needed to solidify. A partially polymerized inhibited methyl methacrylate monomer containing an excess of amine is stable to further spontaneous polymerization. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA039580

Entities

People

  • Jerome Rubin

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Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkenes
  • Amines
  • Boiling Point
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Energetic Materials
  • Explosives Initiators
  • Free Radicals
  • Heat Sinks
  • Low Temperature
  • Materials
  • Molecular Weight
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Peroxides
  • Physical Properties
  • Polymers

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

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  • Polymer Science and Technology
  • Rocket Propulsion.