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Discrepancy in Determination of Chi Parameters by Melting Point Depression Versus Small-Angle Neutron Scattering in Blends of Deuterated Polycarbonate and Isotactic Poly(Methyl Methacrylate)
Journal of Applied Crystallography
  • Thein Kyu, University of Akron Main Campus
  • Rushikesh A. Matkar, University of Akron Main Campus
  • Dong Soo Lim, University of Akron Main Campus
  • Chechian Ko, University of Akron Main Campus
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-1-2007
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Abstract

The discrepancy in the chi interaction parameters of deuterated polycarbonate/isotactic poly(methyl methacrylate) blends as determined by the melting point depression approach and the small-angle scattering technique is reported. We have modified the Flory diluent theory by removing the inherent assumption of complete rejection of the solvent from the crystal solid by taking into consideration the crystal-amorphous, amorphous-crystal, and crystal-crystal interactions. The discrepancy in chi values obtained by the two methods is discussed.

Citation Information
Thein Kyu, Rushikesh A. Matkar, Dong Soo Lim and Chechian Ko. "Discrepancy in Determination of Chi Parameters by Melting Point Depression Versus Small-Angle Neutron Scattering in Blends of Deuterated Polycarbonate and Isotactic Poly(Methyl Methacrylate)" Journal of Applied Crystallography Vol. 40 (2007) p. S675 - S679
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