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APPLICATIONS FOR POLYMERS AND RUBBERS
Analytical Methods for the Agilent Cary 630 FTIR
Production of polymers is a tricky process – small
variations in the process can have a significant effect on
the producer’s bottom line. For example, the additives that
influence polymer properties must be incorporated at just
the right level to produce a profitable resin – too much
of the expensive additive increases the production cost
of the polymer but too little leaves the resin unsuitable
for the customer’s applications. Likewise, variations in
polymer composition such as incorrect incorporation of
ethylene into ethylene-propylene copolymers or changes in
molecular weight distribution of polyethylene can lower the
market value since it must be sold as out-of-specification
product. Therefore, laboratories need fast, sure methods
to monitor these processes to keep producing the right
product all of the time. The Agilent 630 FTIR using the
following methods are the perfect solution for your process
control needs.