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Artigo • Quím. Nova 24 (3) • June 2001 • https://doi.org/10.1590/S0100-40422001000300003 linkcopy

Open-access Photodegradation of chlorinated polymers irradiated with synchrotron light

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Abstract

Chlorinated polymers (PVC, PVDC and E-CTFE) were irradiated with white light produced at the Brazilian Synchrotron Light Source (LNLS). The emitted gases were analyzed by mass spectrometry. The spectra were dominated by peaks related to hydrochloric acid, HCl, and chlorine (35Cl). The measured HCl intensity is used to evaluate the sensitivity of the polymers over a broad energy range. PVDC showed the greatest light sensitivity as compared to PVC and E-CTFE.

polymers; photodegradation; synchrotron radiation

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