The Method of Basic Functions in the Analysis of Monomer Conversion in Radical Polymerization

In this paper, for the process of radical polymerization, a method is used to obtain basic functions linking the kinetic constants of the process rates. It is shown that when analyzing the conversion curve, depending on different basic functions, the intervals of stationary and non-stationary modes of operation of the process are sufficiently well visualized and determined. At the same time, parametrizing the basic functions of the degrees of expenditure of the initiator and the monomer, it is possible to obtain monomodal curves, the peak values of which are analogs of the values of the velocity constants. The obtained graphical dependencies indicate the adequacy of the research.