Wax crosslinking with dicumyl peroxide
- 1 January 1969
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in British Polymer Journal
- Vol. 1 (1) , 37-40
- https://doi.org/10.1002/pi.4980010107
Abstract
A Fischer—Tropsch paraffin wax of high molecular weight, congealing point 205°F (96·1°C), was crosslinked with dicumyl peroxide as initiator. At peroxide/wax molar ratios of less than 1·15 : 1, crosslinked waxes with molecular weights up to approximately double that of the starting material are obtained. These products are characterised by an increase in elasticity. At peroxide/wax ratios greater than 1·15 : 1 insoluble and infusible gels are formed. The efficiency and fate of the initiator and possible side reactions are discussed.Keywords
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