Applications of limiting conversion free-radical polymerizations. I. tert-butyl hydroperoxide-initiated polymerization of styrene in benzene

Data for the tert-butyl hydroperoxide-initiated polymerization of styrene in dilute benzene solution at 126°C. are presented. These data are discussed in terms of Tobolsky's limiting conversion kinetics. Several rate laws are considered. Simple unimolecular decomposition of the peroxide appears to be unimportant under these conditions, as does solvent interaction.