Abstract
Results of film compression studies on monolayers of di(2-ethylhexyl)phosphate (HDEHP) and other alkyl phosphoric acid derivatives are reported. HDEDP was found to form coherent monolayers below room temperature with apparent molecular areas which progressively decreased with increasing cycles of compression. Marked hysterisis was noted upon expansion and recompression of a compressed film. Expanded layers of HDEHP were found to gradually lose coherency and become destructured if left expanded for hours or days. This behavior was attributed to molecular disengagement due to weakly interacting alkyl chains and the presence of chain branching. Results of studies of other alkyl phosphoric acid derivatives indicate similar behavior, but the consequences of branching were apparently more important than the physical state (solid or liquid) of the monolayer. (BLM)
Published Version
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