Submillimeter infrared absorption and chain conformations of poly(vinylidene fluoride) and copolymers. I. Crystalline and amorphous contributions

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Abstract
Far infrared spectra of poly(vinylidene fluoride) and several copolymers (with hexafluoropropylene, chlorotrifluoroethylene, and tetrafluoroethylene) have been obtained between 15 and 55 cm−1. After correction of the interference phenomenon affecting the measurements, the absorption coefficient and the imaginary part of the dielectric constant have been calculated. We show how these parameters are affected by the chain conformation and copolymer composition. The behavior of the crystalline and amorphous phases have been studied. The effects of mechanical and electrical stresses are considered.