A

REPORT

ON

“CHARACTERIZATION TECHNIQUES OF POLYMERS”

By

Kardame Sabir Azim (20160524)

Homroy Ankita Arup (20160522)

Under the Guidance of

Sheraj Sayyed

Department Of Petrochemical Engineering

DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR TECHNOLOGICAL

UNIVERSITY, LONERE (RAIGAD) - 402103

2019-2020
 ABSTRACT
Ultracentrifugation techniques methods is used for determining the molecular weights of high
polymers. The chemical structures of unknown polymers can be recognized mostly through their
specific IR absorption frequency. The X-ray diffraction method is a powerful tool for investigating
orderly arrangements of atoms. Once the polymers are designed and synthesized, these
characterization techniques needs to be carried out. In the present report, we will be discussing
about various characterization techniques of polymers.

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Chapter Content Page No.

No.

Title Page i

Abstract ii

1 Characterization techniques of polymers 1

1.1 Measurement of molecular weight and size

1.2 Characterization of Chemical Structures of Polymers

1.3 Characterization of Morphology and Physical Structure of
Polymer
1.4 Characterization of thermal properties of polymers

Conclusion 11

References 12

LIST OF FIGURES
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1.1 An ultracentrifuge 2
Vibrations of a group of atoms + and − signify vibrations
1.2 perpendicular to the plane of the paper 4

1.3 An infrared spectroscope 5

Infrared absorption bands of interest in polymers arranged by

1.4 approximate wavelength and frequency 6

Infrared spectrum (KBr pellets) of polyimide (—) and model

1.5 compound (- - - -) 7

1.6 X-ray Diffractor 8

1.7 Wide-angle and small-angle X-ray scattering techniques 9

1.8 Thermogravimetric Analyzer 10

1.9 Thermogram of thermogravimetric analysis of polythiazoles 10