Structural dependence of density in high molecular weight esters

Shobha, Hosadurga K and Kishore, Kaushal (1992) Structural dependence of density in high molecular weight esters. In: Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data, 37 (4). pp. 371-376.

PDF Structural_Dependence_of_Densi.pdf - Published Version Restricted to Registered users only Download (691kB) | Request a copy

Abstract

The effect of molecular structure on density has been examined in high molecular weight esters (molecular weight 300-900), having varying degrees of branching. Densities were calculated from an empirical equation, which agrees well with the experimental values (error +/-1.5%), irrespective of branching. Since density is related to molecular packing and hence to the molecular rotation, in n-alkanes, the glass transition temperature (T(g)) and density both increase with molecular weight, and hence T(g) is directly related to the density. The esters exhibit a complex behavior. In linear esters the T(g) decreases with molecular weight which is explained from group contribution and molecular interactions. In the +-branched esters, however, T(g) decreases with molecular weight until the molecular weight reaches 600 and increases sharply thereafter. The Y-branched esters show an intermediate behavior. The dependence of T(g) on molecular weight has been explained from the segmental motion.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data
Publisher:	American Chemical Society
Additional Information:	Copyright of this article belongs to American Chemical Society.
Department/Centre:	Division of Chemical Sciences > Inorganic & Physical Chemistry
Date Deposited:	30 May 2011 08:04
Last Modified:	30 May 2011 08:04
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/37658

Actions (login required)

View Item