Abstract
Isothermal crystallization of branched polyethylene was studied by time-dependent small-angle X-ray scattering experiments and dilatometry. A strict proportionality between scattering intensities and density changes was found for all times. This result indicates complete absence of crystal thickening and perfectioning processes. Isotherms directly reflect the increase in specific inner surface resulting from nucleation and lateral growth of lamellae. The shape of isotherms suggests a time-dependent non-uniform internal structure of spherulites with a decrease in specific inner surface with increasing distance from centre.
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