Heat capacities of linear macromolecules

Abstract

Adiabatic and differential scanning calorimetry can both make important contributions to the measurement of heat capacities. All heat capacities of linear macromolecules have been collected, computer stored and evaluated. Together with information on glass transitions and equilibrium melting data, the heat capacities are used to derive an overall understanding of the thermal property. Prediction schemes of solid and liquid heat capacities, the increase of heat capacities at the glass transition temperature, and the temperatures of melting are analyzed. © IUPAC