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PROCESS FOR POLYMERIZING UNSATURATED MONOMERS USING IONIZING RADIATION

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OSTI ID:4748604

A process is outlined for preparing high-molecularweight polymers from unsaturated monomers, particularly unsaturated aldehydes such as acrolein. These polymers are colorless and water-insoluble but are soluble in aqueous SO/sub 2/, bisulfite, and basic solutions. The process comprises preparing an aqueous medium of the monomer and a small amount of a polysulfonic acid derivative of a polymer of an unsaturated aldehyde, and exposing the medium to high-energy ionizing radiation. The amount of the derivative in the medium is 0.01 to 10% by weight of the monomer. (D.L.C.)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-17-016122
Assignee:
Shell Oil Co.
Patent Number(s):
US 3081244
OSTI ID:
4748604
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English