The Degree of Crystallinity in Natural Rubber. V. A Discussion of the X-Ray Results on Natural Rubber in Connection with the Work of Flory, Gee and Wildschut
1950 ◽
Vol 23
(2)
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pp. 319-325
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Keyword(s):
X Ray
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Abstract A recent theory, developed by Flory, makes it possible to calculate the degree of crystallization from thermodynamical measurements if certain parameters are properly evaluated. Such evaluation is possible by combining Wildschut's thermodynamical measurements with the x-ray results presented in previous papers. Thus the average length of molecule chains between cross-linkages can be derived; it closely corresponds to the results of swelling measurements carried out by Gee. Other parameters are also evaluated in agreement with their physical meaning.