Polymer Bulletin, Vol.35, No.1-2, 151-156, 1995
Investigation on the Styrene-Butadiene Rubber Cleavage with Periodic Acid Under the Influence of Ultrasonic Radiation
The cleavage of styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) with periodic acid (H5IO6) and simultaneous injection of ultrasonic radiation has been performed. Two frequencies, 25 and 40 kHz, respectively, have been used. The results demonstrate clearly that 40 kHz ultrasound radiation accelerates significantly the cleavage reaction. The "Pearl String Model" theory had been used to elucidate this process.