THERMODYNAMICS
The following sections are included:
Introduction
Thermodynamics of Elasticity
Force on a Chain in the Presence of Energy Contributions to Elasticity
Solution Thermodynamics
Flory-Huggins Theory
Calculation of P2
Entropy of Mixing
Polymer Miscibility
Spinodal Decomposition
Heat Capacity
Thermodynamics of Crystallization
Polymer Structure – Melting Point
Effect of Diluent and Impurities
Crystallization Induced by Stretching
References
Appendix 3A Classical Thermodynamics
References
Appendix 3B. Heat of Mixing
Appendix 3C Osmotic Pressure