This article describes the use of Agilent PLgel columns and gel permeation chromatography (GPC) for polymerization studies. GPC separates molecules in solution based on their size, making it ideal for monitoring the effect of process variables on polymer synthesis. The study focuses on the polymerization of soya oil, and GPC analysis is used to observe the progress of the reaction and the formation of high molecular weight species.
Gel permeation chromatography (GPC) is ideal for monitoring polymerization reactions because it separates molecules according to their size in solution. This document presents a study of the polymerization of soya oil, where an initiator was mixed with the oil and exposed to light. Samples were analyzed at 0, 4, and 7 hours to observe changes.
| Column 1 | Agilent PLgel 5 ym 103A, 7.5 x 300 mm |
|---|---|
| Column 2 | Agilent PLgel 5 um 100A, 7.5 x 300 mm |
| Eluent | THF |
| Flow rate | 1.0 mL/min |
| Detector | RI |
| System | Agilent PL-GPC 50 |
GPC can be used to monitor the effect of process variables on materials and separate molecules according to their size in solution.
The study featured the polymerization of soya oil using Agilent PLgel columns.