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Title: Evaluation of existing polymer characterization techniques and capabilities of the General Chemistry and Organic Materials Divisions in the Chemistry and Materials Science Department

Abstract

This report begins with definitions of characterization and testing, then continues with the evaluation of thirteen specific techniques including various spectroscopy, thermal, solutional properties, wet chemistry, chromatography and miscellaneous procedures. Comments and recommendations on the need for an analytical services focal point in GCD, a polymer characterization expert in OMD and the use of contractor facilities as a source of data gathering are made. It is concluded that substantial capabilities for polymer characterization do exist at LLL, but lack of adequate interfacing between OMD and GCD is preventing their effective use. Acquisition of a polymer chemist with experience in characterization techniques appears to be the best solution to this problem. Two tables outlining schemes for a check list for polymer characterization techniques and list of techniques and information needed for aging effects studies are included for reference. (DLC)

Authors:
Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
OSTI Identifier:
7347546
Report Number(s):
UCID-17288
DOE Contract Number:  
W-7405-ENG-48
Resource Type:
Technical Report
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
36 MATERIALS SCIENCE; 37 INORGANIC, ORGANIC, PHYSICAL AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY; POLYMERS; MATERIALS TESTING; CHEMICAL ANALYSIS; LAWRENCE LIVERMORE LABORATORY; MEASURING METHODS; NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS; TESTING; US AEC; US ERDA; US ORGANIZATIONS; 360403* - Materials- Polymers & Plastics- Mechanical Properties- (-1987); 400100 - Analytical & Separations Chemistry

Citation Formats

Larsen, F. N. Evaluation of existing polymer characterization techniques and capabilities of the General Chemistry and Organic Materials Divisions in the Chemistry and Materials Science Department. United States: N. p., 1976. Web. doi:10.2172/7347546.
Larsen, F. N. Evaluation of existing polymer characterization techniques and capabilities of the General Chemistry and Organic Materials Divisions in the Chemistry and Materials Science Department. United States. https://doi.org/10.2172/7347546
Larsen, F. N. 1976. "Evaluation of existing polymer characterization techniques and capabilities of the General Chemistry and Organic Materials Divisions in the Chemistry and Materials Science Department". United States. https://doi.org/10.2172/7347546. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/7347546.
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title = {Evaluation of existing polymer characterization techniques and capabilities of the General Chemistry and Organic Materials Divisions in the Chemistry and Materials Science Department},
author = {Larsen, F. N.},
abstractNote = {This report begins with definitions of characterization and testing, then continues with the evaluation of thirteen specific techniques including various spectroscopy, thermal, solutional properties, wet chemistry, chromatography and miscellaneous procedures. Comments and recommendations on the need for an analytical services focal point in GCD, a polymer characterization expert in OMD and the use of contractor facilities as a source of data gathering are made. It is concluded that substantial capabilities for polymer characterization do exist at LLL, but lack of adequate interfacing between OMD and GCD is preventing their effective use. Acquisition of a polymer chemist with experience in characterization techniques appears to be the best solution to this problem. Two tables outlining schemes for a check list for polymer characterization techniques and list of techniques and information needed for aging effects studies are included for reference. (DLC)},
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place = {United States},
year = {Wed Aug 25 00:00:00 EDT 1976},
month = {Wed Aug 25 00:00:00 EDT 1976}
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