Characterization of Polymers-1

Series 1: Molecular structure characterization

FTIR and NMR methods are the most preferred analysis methods.

✴ FTIR analysis;

- It is an environmentally friendly analysis method that can be applied easily and without the use of chemicals.

- Basic characterization of all polymers can be done with this method.

- The functional group amounts can be determined by using sufficient library data and special programs instead of titration methods.

- The purity of the material can not be determined exactly, but basically the structural bonds contained in the product and their relative amounts can be easily determined.

✴ NMR analysis;

- The molecular structure of the material can be fully determined, soluble polymers can be analyzed by H NMR and/or C NMR, and insoluble polymers can be analyzed by Solid State NMR.

- The purity of the polymer or whether it is a mixture (hybrid, etc.) can be determined and the amounts of the structures that forming the polymer can be determined relatively.

- Depending on the polymer structure, it is possible to calculate the approximate molecular weight of the polymer by suitable methods.