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    Bulk polymerization is a method where monomer molecules, an initiator, and optionally a chain transfer agent are mixed together homogeneously. As the polymerization reaction proceeds, the viscosity of the mixture increases, making mixing and heat transfer more difficult. This can lead to a broad range of molecular weights in the final polymer product. Bulk polymerization is commonly used to produce transparent plastic sheets and molded parts from monomers like styrene and methyl methacrylate. While it produces a pure polymer, heat transfer and mixing limitations mean the reaction is hard to control and molecular weights can vary.

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    Bulk polymerization is a method where monomer molecules, an initiator, and optionally a chain transfer agent are mixed together homogeneously. As the polymerization reaction proceeds, the viscosity of the mixture increases, making mixing and heat transfer more difficult. This can lead to a broad range of molecular weights in the final polymer product. Bulk polymerization is commonly used to produce transparent plastic sheets and molded parts from monomers like styrene and methyl methacrylate. While it produces a pure polymer, heat transfer and mixing limitations mean the reaction is hard to control and molecular weights can vary.

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    Polymerization

    Techniques
    - PAWAN JADHAV
    Polymerization

    • Process through which a large number of monomer molecules react


    together to form a polymer. 
    • Ex –
    Bulk Polymerization

    • This method involves only the monomer


    molecule, an initiator and a chain transfer
    agent ( if necessary).
    • Monomer is taken in liquid state and soluble
    initiator is added .
    • The initiator should dissolve in the monomer.
    • The chain transfer agents whenever used to
    control the molecular weight, is also dissolved
    in the monomer.
    • Therefore the whole system is in a homogenous phase.
    • The reaction mass is heated or exposed to light source for initiating the
    polymerization and kept under agitation for proper mass and heat
    transfer .
    • As the polymerization proceeds, the viscosity of the medium increases
    and mixing become progressively difficult, leading to a broad
    molecular weight distribution.
    • The product of polymerization obtained is the purest form of polymer,
    and the greatest yield of polymer per unit volume.
    Example
    The free radical
    polymerization of
    styrene or methyl
    methacrylate to get
    transparent moulding
    powder and cast sheets.
    Advantages & Disadvantages

    Advantages Disadvantages
    • The system is simple and requires • Heat transfer and mixing become
    thermal insulation. difficult as the viscosity of reaction
    • The polymer obtained is pure. mass increases.
    • Large castings may be prepared directly. • Reaction is highly exothermic .
    • Molecular weight distribution can be • Product obtained are of varying length
    easily changed and molecular weight .
    • The product obtained has high optical • Termination of chain becomes difficult
    clarity . .
    THANK
    YOU

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