The use of parallel plate rheometry to monitor network formation of a crosslinking polymer is a well-established analytical technique. This paper examines the potential ability of differential scanning calorimetry to determine the onset of network formation in a two-component platinum-catalyzed addition-cure silicone. The relative utility of parallel plate rheometry versus differential scanning calorimetry as a viable polymerization characterization method will be discussed.

Use of differential scanning calorimetry to monitor the crosslinking of a platinum-catalyzed addition cure silicone

254th National Meeting (2017)

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