Soxhlet Polymers - Solvent Choice
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 7:59 pm
Hi Everybody!
W are analyzing a lot additives in polymers in our lab.
Like PC (polycarbonate), Nitrile, PVC and EPDM by extracting them with Soxhlet.
I know that you need a solvent that swells the polymer (but not dissolves it). But I have a hard time finding information about good swelling solvent for different polymers.
Can somebody help me with this??
BR
W are analyzing a lot additives in polymers in our lab.
Like PC (polycarbonate), Nitrile, PVC and EPDM by extracting them with Soxhlet.
I know that you need a solvent that swells the polymer (but not dissolves it). But I have a hard time finding information about good swelling solvent for different polymers.
Can somebody help me with this??
BR