Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) molecular weight & structure
Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) is a very popular analytical tool for characterizing natural and synthetic polymers. This Wednesday Dr. Wei Sen Wong will show results from Triple Detection GPC systems for various polyacrylonitrile (PAN) samples in a webinar presentation. Molecular weight (MW) distribution and structural information (Mark-Houwink plots) are of special interest to PAN research as well as for product and process specifications (QC). His presentation shows GPC data that differentiated PAN samples with copolymer and/or branching features. In addition, flow injection polymer analysis (FIPA) can be a fast and reliable tool for process control activities. Finally the well established Dilute Solution Viscometry (DSV) technology – often used for product release specifications – is presented. As Dr. Wong explains, the troika of GPC, FIPA and DSV form a useful Polyacrylonitrile Characterization Technology Suite. Sign up here to view the webinar or receive a recording.
What other characterization packages exist?
Previously recorded characterization package webinars are recorded and available at the below links. Part 1: Polyolefins (January 19, 2012) Part 2: Polylactide (March 27, 2012) Part 3: Polycarbonate (May 24, 2012) Part 4: Nylon (July 31, 2012) Part 5: Polyvinyl Chloride (September 25, 2012) Part 6: Cellulosics (November 21, 2012)
Why bother?
For Quality Control QC detailed understanding of molecular weight moments, distribution, polydispersity is crucial to ensuring consistent product performance. And advanced detection provides the most insights: 10 reasons why polymer scientists require multi-detector GPC by Mark Pothecary.
Previously
- How to obtain the latest GPC sofware from Malvern (download instructions)
- New: Protein columns for lightscattering (work with any system)
- Multi Angle Laser Light Scattering MALLS (when to use)
- Chromatography Tip: Pump seal maintenance (when to replace)