Abstract
AbstractAn analysis of the kinetics of continuous addition emulsion polymerization is presented. For systems that follow the Smith‐Ewart mechanism, this analysis predicts that the reaction will approach a steady‐state condition if the rate of monomer addition Ra is constant. In the steady state, the rate of polymerization depends on Ra according to a reciprocal relationship, 1/Rp = (1/K) + (1/Ra), where K depends on the number of particles and the propagation rate constant. Above a critical value of Ra, the particles will become saturated with monomer and Rp will be constant and independent of Ra.
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