Z-Average of Cross-Linked Copolymers and Branched Polycondensates

Abstract

The theory of Odle et al. for the z-average of branched polycondensates is extended to the general case of co-cross-linking of primary chains with different functionalities. Examples are given for free radical and step growth polymerization. For polycondensates, assuming surplus of one functionality and complete conversion, a simple formula for the degree of polymerization DP_z for functional groups is derived: