Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics, Vol.33, No.4, 595-602, 1995
Isotope and Pressure Effects in Polymer-Solutions - Demixing of Polystyrene(H/D) Poly-2-Chlorostyrene Blends
Liquid-liquid demixing, following spinodal quenches of poly-2-chlorostyrene/polystyrene blends, was followed by light scattering at 632.8 nm. The dependences of demixing on H/D substitution and molecular weight of the polystyrene, and on pressure, are reported. In the region of interest, the phase diagram is of the lower critical solution (LCS) type, and demixing is induced by raising the temperature. The transition temperature is lowered by deuterium substitution. At constant quench depth the transition proceeds more rapidly at elevated pressure.
Keywords:PHASE-SEPARATION KINETICS;SPINODAL DECOMPOSITION;LIGHT-SCATTERING;MIXTURES;EQUILIBRIA;DEPENDENCE;FILMS