polymers made with free radical polymerization were measured: poly (n-butyl methacrylate), poly(methacrylic acid), poly(n-hexyl methacrylate), poly(methyl methacrylate) and poly(t-butyl methacrylate). Measured values for the glass transition temperatures were: 501, 388, 378, 293, and 268 K. Assign the correct value for Tg to each polymer sample, explaining your reasoning

polymers made with free radical polymerization were measured: poly (n-butyl methacrylate), poly(methacrylic acid), poly(n-hexyl methacrylate), poly(methyl methacrylate) and poly(t-butyl methacrylate). Measured values for the glass transition temperatures were: 501, 388, 378, 293, and 268 K. Assign the correct value for Tg to each polymer sample, explaining your reasoning

Chemistry for Engineering Students

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ISBN:9781285199023

Author:Lawrence S. Brown, Tom Holme

Publisher:Lawrence S. Brown, Tom Holme

Chapter1: Introduction To Chemistry

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