Non-invasive headspace measurement for characterizing oxygen-scavenging in polymers

Hua Li, David K. Ashcraft, Benny D. Freeman, Mark E. Stewart, Mona K. Jank, Thomas R. Clark

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Abstract

A non-invasive headspace analysis method to measure rate and amount of oxygen uptake in oxygen-scavenging polymers is presented. Oxygen uptake data for metal-catalyzed poly(1,4-butadiene) at 30 °C are provided to illustrate the method. These data were obtained by measuring oxygen headspace concentration above the scavenging polymer with an OxySense® 200T non-invasive oxygen sensor, and, for comparison, oxygen uptake was measured with an analytical balance. Excellent agreement was observed between these two independent experiments.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4541-4545
Number of pages5
JournalPolymer
Volume49
Issue number21
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 6 Oct 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Oxidation
  • Oxygen scavenging
  • Polybutadiene

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