11. Radical Reactions
Free Radical Polymerization
1PRACTICE PROBLEM
During the commercial polymerization of polyethylene, 2% peroxide is sometimes added to the mixture. This addition of some peroxide gives a stronger product with higher flexibility. Explain how this small quantity of peroxide can have such a large effect on the properties of polyethylene.
During the commercial polymerization of polyethylene, 2% peroxide is sometimes added to the mixture. This addition of some peroxide gives a stronger product with higher flexibility. Explain how this small quantity of peroxide can have such a large effect on the properties of polyethylene.