Abstract
AbstractThe Huggins constant k′ in the expression for the viscosity of dilute nonelectrolytic polymer solutions, η = η(1 + [η] c + k′[η]2c2 + …), is calculated. For polymers in the theta condition, k′ is estimated to be 0.5 < kθ′ ≤ 0.7. For good solvent systems, the Peterson‐Fixman theory of k′ has been modified; the equilibrium radial distribution function in the original theory is replaced with a parametric distribution for interpenetrating macromolecules in the shear force field. Comparison of the modified theory with experimental k′ for polystyrenes and poly(methyl methacrylates) of different molecular weights in various solvents shows good agreement. An empirical equation which correlates the Huggins constant k′ and the viscosity expansion factor αη for polymers has been found to coincide well with the modified theory.
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