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The applicability of DTG to polymerisation studies

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The application of derivativ thermogravimetry (DTG) to investigate polymerisation mechanisms is illustrated using the radical polymerisation of di-n-alkyl itaconates as well as the photoinitiated polymerisation of methyl methacrylate by colloidal CdS. The thermal properties of the resulting polymers are described. The advantages and disadvantages of DTG are discussed.

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Die Anwendung von DTGA zur Untersuchung von Polymerisationsmechanismen wird anhand der radikalischen Polymerisation von Di-n-alkyl-itakonaten und der fotoinitiierten. Polymerisation von Methylmetacrylat mittels kolloidalem CdS dargestellt. Die thermischen Eigenschaften der erhaltenen Polymere werden beschrieben. Es werden Vor-und Nachteile von DTGA diskutiert.

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  1. Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Karnegijeva 4, YU-11000, Bel Grade, Yugoslavia

    I. G. Popovic, L. Katsikas, A. Prazic & J. S. Velickovic

  2. Abteilung Photochemie, Hahn-Meitner-Institut-Berlin Gmbh, Glienickerstr. 100, D-1000, Berlin 39, Germany

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Popovic, I.G., Katsikas, L., Prazic, A. et al. The applicability of DTG to polymerisation studies. Journal of Thermal Analysis 40, 757–765 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02546649

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