Characterisation of Nitrocellulose by Gel Permeation Chromatography. Part 1, Technique and Calibration

Abstract

The characterisation of nitrocellulose by gel permeation chromatography is reviewed in the light of experience in MQAD. Methods are compared for the calibration of molecular weights by several 'universal' calibration methods. The influence of the concentration effect is very large, and extrapolation of average molecular weights to zero concentration is considered to give the best repeatability. Problems arising from peak shape, solution stability and the influence of degree of nitration are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA052416

Entities

People

  • D. E. Hillman
  • J. I. Paul

Organizations

  • Ministry of Defense

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Calibration
  • Cellulose
  • Chromatography
  • Dielectric Polymers
  • Double Base Propellants
  • Filter Paper
  • Gel Permeation Chromatography
  • Light Scattering
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Molecular Weight
  • Nitrocellulose
  • Ordnance Laboratories
  • Polymers
  • Q Factor
  • Solvents

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  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Systems Analysis and Design