Explain in detail how glass transition temperature and molecular
mobility relate to the following:
a. A stable drying process
b. A stable freezing process
c. A stable freeze drying process
Glass Transition Temperature and Molecular
Motion
List the order of the glass transition temperatures for
polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, and
polystyrene. PE (-80), PP (-20), PVC (85), PS
(100).
Define the glass transition temperature in polymer materials.
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Describe the reason for this vast range of glass temperatures
among these 4 materials.
define the glass transition temperature of a polymer , explain
the difference in the glass transition temperature values between
polystyrene (Tg = 100degrees celcius) and polyethylene (Tg = -20
degrees celcius)
Define the glass transition temperature of polymers. If a polymer
has a glass transition temperature of 25 °C, would you expect it to
be a glassy polymer at room temperature?
How does glass transition temperature relate to manufacturing
process/ temperature? How does this manufacture then differ between
crystalline vs. amorpohous structure? How does linear vs. nonlinear
polymer effect the glass transition temperature?
Problem 2 : Discuss the reasons for the differences in
glass transition temperature for the following sets of polymers
with similar chemical structures. Be sure to write down the
chemical structure in each case. (a) Poly(ethylene oxide) (232K)
and poly(vinyl alcohol) (358K). (b) Poly(ethyl acrylate) (249K) and
poly(methyl methacrylate) (378K). (c) Poly(ethylene terephthalate)
(343K) and poly(butylene terephthalate) (323K). Note: You may wish
to consult appropriate references to verify the individual
structures.
Explain why the melting and glass transition temperatures of a
polymer depend on its molecular weight. Your answer should include
reference to free volume theory. (12)
When looking at the glass transition temperature, what happens
when above and below it? How does this change between thermoplastic
vs. thermosetting? Amorphous vs. Crystalline? Linear vs. nonlinear?
When does glass formation happen vs. crystallization?
When looking at the melting temperature, what happens when above
and below it? How does this change between thermoplastic vs.
thermosetting? Amorphous vs. Crystalline? Linear vs. nonlinear?
When does solidification happen vs. crystallization?