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Polyimide analysis using diffuse reflectance-FTIRThe thermal imidization of a number of polyimide precursors in the form of powders, films, and prepregs was examined by an in situ diffuse reflectance-FTIR technique where infrared spectra were determined while the material was being heated. An analysis of these spectra revealed that, with the exception of one water soluble adhesive, each precursor developed an anhydride band around 1850 cm/cu during imidization. This band diminished in intensity during final stages of cure. Efforts were made to quantify the amount of anhydride in several samples. Evidence obtained could be interpreted to mean that poly(amic acid) resins undergo an initial reduction in molecular weight during imidization before recombining to achieve their ultimate molecular weights as polyimides. Several reports in the literature are cited to support this interpretation. This report serves both to document anhydride formation during imidization and to increase our fundamental understanding of how polyimides cure.
Document ID
19860028391
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Young, P. R.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Chang, A. C.
(Kentron Technical Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1985
Subject Category
Nonmetallic Materials
Accession Number
86A13129
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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