This practical reference, organized by chemical structure, compiles nearly 400 fully assigned NMR spectra of some 300 polymers and polymer additives, representing polyolefins, styrenics, acrylates, vinyls, elastomers, polyethers, polyesters, polyamides, silicones, cellulosics, polyurethanes, plasticizers, and antioxidants.

NMR Spectra of Polymers and Polymer Additives provides unparalleled quantitative and qualitative information about polymer solutions. It highlights commercially significant polymers with data that are predominantly ¹³C spectra, as well as ¹H, ¹⁹F, ²⁹Si, and ³¹P spectra, where appropriate; each entry provides common and trade names, material applications, and syntheses.

From the Preface: “...One of our goals in collecting these spectra has been to provide not just a compilation of chemical-shift data for nearly 300 polymers and polymer additives but also pragmatic advice relevant to acquiring and interpreting NMR spectra of these materials. We hope that the result will be useful...In selecting the materials to be included in this compilation, we have striven first and foremost for utility...”

Target Audience: NMR and applied spectroscopists, plastics engineers, analytical chemists, and polymer scientists.

Contents:

Introduction

Aliphatic Backbones: Aliphatic Pendant Groups

Aliphatic Backbones: Aromatic Pendant Groups

Aliphatic Backbones: Carboxylic Acid, Ester, and Amide Pendant Groups

Aliphatic Backbones: Miscellaneous Pendant Groups

Unsaturated Backbones

Ether Backbones

Ester and Amide Backbones

Miscellaneous Backbones

Polymer Additives

Appendix 1: Major End-Use Applications for Some Commerically Significant Polymers

Appendix 2: Graphic Summary of ¹³C Chemical Shifts for Common Polymers

Appendix 3: Some Suppliers of Polymers and Polymer Additives

Appendix 4: List of Abbreviations

Index