Polymer Bulletin, Vol.32, No.5-6, 675-678, 1994
Viscoelastic Relaxations in Poly(Dimethylphenyl Methacrylates)
Dynamic mechanical properties of poly(dimethylphenyl methacrylates) were studied considering the different positions of the methyl groups on the phenyl ring. In all cases a clear a relaxation can be observed which is associated to the polymer glass transition temperature (Tg). Nevertheless, at lower temperatures, viscoelastic activity is negligible. A correlation between the steric hindrance due to the methyl groups and the temperature at which the relaxation is detected, was established.
Keywords:DIELECTRIC-RELAXATION