Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry ›› 1987, Vol. 0 ›› Issue (3): 11-16.

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SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ETHYLENE-PROPYLENE COPOLYMERS WITH LONG C3-SEQUENCES

Pang Deren, Zhang Jing, Huang Baotong   

  1. Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Academia Sinica
  • Received:1986-02-15 Revised:1986-06-26 Published:1987-06-10 Online:1987-06-10

Abstract: Random ethylene-propylene copolymers with statistically distributed long C3-sequen-ces should have thermoplastic elastomeric properties as a result of the dual features in its molecular structure, contributing both to elasticity and PP higher temperature plasticity. In this work δ-TiCl3-Et2AlCl catalyst was used in an attempt to obtain E-P copolymers with isotactic PP sequences for the benefit of higher strength.The effect was studied of [Ti],[Al]/[Ti], polymerization temperature and duration, and monomer composition on the polymerization yield, [η], MWD and copolymer composition. Structure of the copolymers was proved by heptane-extraction, dynamic mechanical properties,IR spectra and x-ray diffraction studies. Crystallinity is the prime factor responsible for their strength, to which [η] also contribates. High C3 E-P copolymers are characterized by high crystallinity, strength and hardness and high elongation. A sample with C3=79.8 mol% had a 300% modulus of 102 kg/cm2 and a breaking strength of 135 kg/cm2.