Zhang, W., Xiong, J., Zang, Y., Lu, Y., Lin, W., & Zhao, S. (2021). Thermal Decomposition of Brominated Butyl Rubber. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202109.0411.v1
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Zhang, W., Weisheng Lin and Shengyun Zhao. 2021 "Thermal Decomposition of Brominated Butyl Rubber" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202109.0411.v1
Abstract
The thermal decomposition of brominated butyl rubber under air atmosphere was investigated by thermogravimetry (TG) and derivative thermogravimetry (DTG) at various heating rates. The kinetic parameters were evaluated by TG and the isoconversional method developed by Ozawa. One prominent decomposition stage was observed in the DTG curves at high heating rates while an additional small peak was observed at low heating rates. The apparent activation energy determined using the TG method ranged from 219.31–228.13 kJ·mol-1 at various heating rates. The non-isothermal degradation was found to be a first order reaction, and the activation energy, as determined by the isoconversional method, increased with an increase in mass loss. The kinetic data suggested that brominated butyl rubber had excellent thermal stability. This study will indirectly aid in improving rubber pyrolysis methods and in enhancing the heat resistance of materials.
Chemistry and Materials Science, Polymers and Plastics
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