Properties of Some Diblock Copolymers Based on 1,3 Butadiene Monomer.
Abstract
The properties of three series of diblock copolymers are discussed. One series of polymers is comprised of two diblock copolymers of polystyrene and 1,2 polybutadiene in which the polybutadiene microstructure is essentially pure 1,2 addition. Hydrogenation of these polymers leads to a second set of block copolymers of polystyrene and polybutene-1. The polybutene-1 segments are atactic and therefore exhibit amorphous, rubbery behavior. A third series of samples contains four diblock copolymers of 1,4 polybutadiene and 1,2 polybutadiene; microphase separation is observed for these 1,4 polybutadiene/1,2 polybutadiene materials. Results of small-amplitude forced-oscillation mechanical tests and of large deformation constant rate of strain measurements are reported and discussed. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 25, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA090144
Entities
People
- David E. Wilfong
- Jose M. Torradas
- Robert E. Cohen
Organizations
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology