Polymer Syntheses : Organic Chemistry: A Series of Monographs, Vol. 3

Polymer Syntheses, Volume I presents detailed laboratory instructions for the preparation of polymers by different functional group classes. This book provides the laboratory procedures for the preparation of polymers containing phosphorus in various oxidation states. Organized into 15 chapters, this volume begins with an overview of some selected preparative methods for carrying out the major methods of polymerization in the laboratory. This text then examines the synthesis of phosphonitrilic polymers. Other chapters consider the synthesis of peroxide and hydroperoxide free radical initiators. This book discusses as well the principles involved in the preparation of emulsion polymers, which are applicable to the preparation of polymers of a wide variety of vinyl monomers and many copolymerizations. The final chapter deals with the chemistry of organometallic and organometalloid peroxides. This book is a valuable resource for chemists involved in the designing of phosphorus polymers to meet fire retardant requirements of various products. Polymer Syntheses, Volume II presents detailed laboratory instructions for the preparation of different types of polymers. This book provides information pertinent to useful polymer synthesis. Organized into 10 chapters, this volume begins with an overview of resins derived from urea, melamine, or benzoguanamine. This text then examines the reaction of formaldehyde with hydrogen chloride, which has been shown to lead to the spontaneous production of carcinogen bis(chloromethyl) ether. Other chapters consider the topic of silicone resins or polyorganosiloxanes, as well as the uses of vinyl ether polymers in lacquer resins, adhesives, plasticizers, paints, and copolymer compositions. This book discusses as well the methods of polymerization of acrylic and of methacrylic acid. The final chapter deals with the health and safety aspects of the production of the monomer vinyl chloride. This book is a valuable resource for industrial and polymer chemists. Students of polymer chemistry will also find this book useful. Content: Inside Front Cover Page ii Front Matter Page iii Copyright page Page iv Preface Pages ix-x Stanley R. Sandler, Wolf Karo Contents of Volume I Page xi Contents of Volume II Page xii Chapter 1 - Olefin-Sulfur Dioxide Copolymers Pages 1-41 Chapter 2 - Polythioesters Pages 42-67 Chapter 3 - Sulfide Polymers Pages 68-111 Chapter 4 - Polymerization Reactions of Mono- and Diisocyanates Pages 112-137 Chapter 5 - Polyoxyalkylation of Hydroxy Compounds Pages 138-161 Chapter 6 - Polymerization Reactions of N -Vinyl Carbazole and Related Monomers Pages 162-177 Chapter 7 - Polymerization of Vinyl Acetate and Other Vinyl Esters Pages 178-247 Chapter 8 - Polymerization of Allyl Esters Pages 248-294 Chapter 9 - Polymerization of Vinyl Fluoride Pages 295-316 Chapter 10 - Miscellaneous Polymer Preparations Pages 317-340 Author Index Pages 341-358 Subject Index Pages 359-368 Organic Chemistry: A Series of Monographs Pages 369-370 HARRY H. WASSERMAN Polymer Syntheses, Volume III provides useful polymer synthesis information. The book discusses the olefin-sulfur dioxide copolymers; the polythioesters; and sulphide polymers. The text also describes polymerizations reactions of mono and diisocyanates; polyoxyalkylation of hydroxyl compounds; and polymerization reactions of N-vinyl carbazole and related monomers. The polymerization of vinyl acetate and other vinyl esters; the polymerization of allyl esters; and the polymerization of vinyl fluoride are also considered. The book further tackles miscellaneous polymer preparations.