Abstract

Abstract Ortho-chlorophenol (OCP) has previously been reported as one component in mixed solvent systems for the size exclusion chromatography of poly (ethyiene terephthalate) (PET)1,2, In order to avoid the problems involved in maintaining mixed solvents, a technique has been developed to analyze PET in OCP alone. The system has been calibrated using narrow polystyrene and broad PET standards. Problems addressed include the high viscosity and high refractive index of OCP, solvent purity, sample preparation, and sample degradation. The system has been used to investigate the hydrolysis and degradation of PET during extrusion processes.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.