Solubility Characteristics of a Methacrylate Copolymer

Abstract

Solubility maps in several coordinate systems have been constructed to determine regions of solubility for a methacrylate copolymer. The general methodology followed was that of ASTM D 3132 Test Method for Solubility Range of Resins and Polymers. Over 90 individual solvents and solvent mixtures were tested as solvents for the copolymer in the concentration range 5% - 7.5% w/v. A database on the solubility characteristics of common solvents was created to store and utilize the information. Solvent maps were formulated using the solubility parameter system, and the Teas fractional cohesion parameter system. Each system is primarily empirical in nature, but has varying degrees of theoretical justification. Keywords: Solubility, Copolymers, Methacrylates, Solubility maps, Solubility parameters, Solubility phase diagrams.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA222938

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  • Marie K. Potts

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