PROCEEDINGS OF THE EIGHTEENTHNORTH AMERICAN

THERMAL ANALYSIS SOCIETYCONFERENCE

VOLUME I

EDITOR: Ian R. HarrisonDepartment of MaterialsScience & EngineeringPennsylvania State UniversityUniversity Park, PA 16802

1989NATAS TIB/UB Hannover

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THE COVEROne of San Diego's four missions, the San Diego de Alcala, is a beautiful reminderof its Spanish heritage. In 1769, Father Junipero Serra established the first linkin his 21-mission chain at this particular mission.

THE EIGHTEENTHNORTH AMERICAN THERMAL ANALYSIS SOCIETY CONFERENCE

SHERATON HARBOR ISLAND HOTEL

SEPTEMBER 24-27, 1989, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

Technical Program

Monday MorningSeptember 25th GENERAL SESSION (Sauterne Room)

8:30 OPENING REMARKS: Bonnie Bachman, NATAS PresidentRichard Chaney, Conference Chairman

8:40 ICTA ADDRESS-. Slade Warne, ICTA PresidentUniversity of New South Wales

8:55 METTLER AWARD ADDRESS: 'Thermal Analysis in Technology Development*R. Bruce Prime, IBM Corp, San Jose CA.

9:45 COFFEE BREAK

SESSION I (Sauterne Room)

TUTORIAL: David Dollimore (University of Toledo), Chairman

Monday Horning

September 25th: Dave Dollimore, Presiding

10:00 Introduction by Dr. Dollimore

10:05 (1) "Some Applications of Thermal Analysis in Investigating the

Structure-Property Features of Block Copolymers and Polymer Blends"Garth VIIkes, Virginia Polytechnic Institute.

10:45 (2) "An Introduction To Dielectric Analysis" Steve Senturia,Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

SESSION II (Rose Room)

GENERAL PAPERS: Mike Neag (Glidden Co.), ChairmanSESSION ON THERMOGRAVIMETRIC ANALYSIS

Monday MorningSeptember 25th: Jerry Patterson (Lubrizol Corp.), Presiding

10:00 (3) "Composition Analysis of Overlapping TG Curves", Jerry Czarnecki,Gary Bonie, CAHN Instruments, Inc., 16207 S. Carmenita Rd.,Cerritos, CA 90701.

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10:20 (4) "Computerized TGA Method for Determination of EquilibriumSolubility and Diffusion Coefficient for Liquids in PolymericMaterials", Wendel J. Shuely and Brian S. Ince, SMCCR-RSC-P,Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21010-5423.

10:40 (5) "The Use and Extended Lifetime of Microfurnaces for

Thermogravimetry", C. M. Earnest and Dwight Kinzer, Dept. ofChemistry, Berry College, Mount Berry Station, Rome, GA 30149.

11:00 (6) "The Study of the Transport Properties of Solvent Desorption fromExperimental Films Using Thermogravimetric Analysis", Barbara D.Barr-Howell and Edward J. Gordon, Amoco Chemical Company, RSD,P.O. Box 400, Naperville, IL 60566.

11:20 (7) "Kinetics of Chemical Vapor Decomposition on Carbon Substrates",I. M. K. Ismail, University of Dayton Research Inst., Air ForceAstronautics Lab/RKBA, Edwards AFE, CA 93523-5000

SESSION III-A (San Antonio Room)

SYMPOSIUM ON PHYSICAL AGING OF POLYMERIC MATERIALSIan Hodge (Eastman Kodak Co.), Chairman

Monday MorningSeptember 25th: Ian Hodge (Eastman Kodak Co.), Presiding

10:00 (8) PLENARY LECTURE: "Strong and Fragile Behavior in Polymer Liquidsand Rubbers", C. A. Angell. Department of Chemistry, Arizona StateUniversity, Tempe, AZ 85287.

10:40 (9) "Statistical Mechanical Modeling of Cooperative RelaxationPhenomena Near the Glass Transition", Glenn H. Frederickson. AT&TBell Laboratories, Murray Hill, NJ 07974-2070.

11:00 (10) "The Order Parameter Description of the Glass Transition",

Prabhat, K. Gupta. Department of Materials Science andEngineering, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210-1179.

11:20 (11) "Nonlinear Relaxation in Inorganic Glasses", Simon Rekhson.General Electric Company, Nela Park, Cleveland, Ohio 44112.

11:40 (12) "Memory Experiments in Physical Aging Systems: A Test ofMultiordering Parameter Models", J. J. Aklonis. HydrocarbonResearch Institute, University of Southern California, LosAngeles, CA 90089-1661.

SESSION IV-A (Riesling Room)

SYMPOSIUM ON APPLICATIONS OF THERMAL ANALYSIS INFIRE RETARDANCY, FUELS AND ENERGY

David Dollimore (University of Toledo), Chairman

Monday MorningSeptember 25th: Slade Warne (University of Newcastle, Australia), Presiding

10:00 (13) PLENARY LECTURE: "Fossil Fuels: An Overview of Trends, Methods

and Applications of Thermal Analysis*, S. St. J. Warne, Departmentof Geology, University of Newcastle, Shortland N.S.W. 2308,Australia.

10:40 (14) "A Study of Thermal Analytical Values for Coal Blends in theCombustion Process," W. P. Pan and Y. Gan, Department ofChemistry, University, Bowling Green, KY 42101, and M. A.Serageldin, Bowman Gray Technical Center, R. J. Reynolds TobaccoCompany, Winston-Salem, NC 27102.

11:00 (15) "TGA/DTG Kinetic Model and Its Application in an In-Situ

Combustion Reservoir Simulator," Said Saim and Shapour Vossoughi,University of Kansas, 4006 Learned Hall, Lawrence, KS 66045.

11:20 (16) Simultaneous Thermal Analysis Mass Spectrometric, Pyrolysis andDSC Investigations of Lubricant Systems and Additives," K. -H.Ohrback. G. Matuschek, A. Kettrup, Department of Applied ChemistryFB 13, University GH Paderborn, P. 0. Box 1621, 4790 Paderborn,FRG, Germany.

11:40 (17) "Thermogravimetry of Filter-Born Diesel Particulates,• M. 21nbo,L. M. Skewes, C. E. Hunter and D. Schuetzle, Ford Motor Company,Scientific Research Laboratories, P. 0. Box 2053, Dearborn, MI48121.

12:00-1s30 LUNCH BREAK

SESSION IV-B (Riesling Room)

SYMPOSIUM ON APPLICATIONS OF THERMAL ANALYSIS INFIRE RETARDANCY, FUELS AND ENERGY

David Dollimore (University of Toledo), Chairman

Monday AfternoonSeptember 25th: David Dollimore (University of Toledo), Presiding

1:30 (18) PLENARY LECTURE: "The Use of Thermal Analysis for theCharacterization of Coal Ash Materials", C. M. Earnest, BerryCollege, Department of Chemistry, Berry Station, Rome, GA 30149.

2:10 (19) "Thermal Analysis Mass Spectrometry, Off-Line Combustion GasChromatography and DSC Experiments on Fire Retardants and FireProtected Polymers", A. Kettrup, K. -H. Ohrbach, G. Matuschek,Department of Applied Chemistry FB 13, University GH Paderborn, P.0. Box 1621, 4790 Paderborn, FRG., Germany.

2:30 (20) "A Study of the Flamnability of Chlorinated Polyethylene byThermal Analysis", Michele J. Whiteley and Wei-Ping Pan,Department of Chemistry, Western Kentucky University, BowlingGreen, KY 42101 and Mohamed A. Serageldin. Bowman Gray TechnicalCenter, R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., Winston-Salem, NC 27102.

2:50 (21) "Prediction of Flammability of Thermoplastics by TGA, • Thomas P.Gracik and George L. Long, David Taylor Research Center, Code2843, Fire Protection and Survival Branch, Annapolis, MD21402,5067.

3:10 (22) "Thermal Degradation of Epoxidized Soybean Oil in the Presence ofChlorine-Containing Polymers", B.A. Howell. S.R. Betso, J.A.Meltzer, P.B. Smith and M. F. Debney, Department of Chemistry andMichigan Polymer Consortium, Central Michigan Univ., Mt. Pleasant,MI 48859 and Barrier Resins and Fabrication Research, Dow ChemicalCo. Midland, MI 48667.

3:30 COFFEE BREAK

4:00 (23) "Thermal Degradation of Wood Reacted with Hexamethylphosphorus

Triamide," Dale Ellis, USDA Forest Prod. Lab; One Gifford PinchotDrive, Madison, WI 53705-2398.

4:20 (24) "A TG Method of Analysis for use in Monitoring the Efficiency ofFluidized-Sed Coal Combustion Processes", S. A. Mikhail and A. M.Turcotte, Mineral Sciences Laboratories, CANMET, Department ofEnergy, Mines and Resources, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0G1.

4:40 (25) "Application of Thermal Analysis Methods to Iron Minerals inCoals', S. St. J. Warne, Department of Geology, U. of Newcastle,Shortland N.S.W. 2308, Australia and J. V. Dubrawski, Broken HillPropriety Ltd., Central Research Laboratory, Wallsend N.S.W. 2287,Australia.

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SESSION III-B (San Antonio Room)

SYMPOSIUM ON PHYSICAL AGING OF POLYMERIC MATERIALSIan Hodge (Eastman Kodak Co.), Chairman

Monday AfternoonSeptember 25th: J.J. Aklonis (Univ. of S. California), Presiding

1:30 (26) PLENARY LECTURE: "From Melt to Glass: Lattice Free Volume Model,"

Robert Simha, Department of Macromolecular Science, Case WesternReserve University, Cleveland, Ohio 44106.

2:10 (27) "Atomistic Simulation of a Polymeric Glass Starting from anEquilibrated Liquid", R. H. Boyd. and K. Pant, Department ofMaterials Science and Engineering, University of Utah, Salt LakeCity, UT 84112.

2:30 (28) "Cooperativity, Relaxation and Irreversible Thermodynamics,"S. Matsuoka, ATST Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, NJ 07974-2070.

2:50 (29) "Molecular Theory of Aging in Polymers", T. S. Chow, Xerox WebsterResearch Center, Xerox Corporation, 800 Phillips Road, Webster NY14580.

COFFEE BREAK

3:40 (30) "Adam-Gibbs Formulation of Nonlinearity Near the GlassTransition", I. M. Hodge, Eastman Kodak Research Laboratories,Eastman Kodak Company, 1669 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY 14650.

4:00 (31) "Examination of Requirements for Models of Relaxation in Glasses*R. W. Rendell and K. L. Ngai, Naval Research Laboratories,Washington, DC 20375-5000.

4:20 (32) "Physical Aging Effects on Sub-Tg Relaxations in AmorphousSolids", G. P. Johari. Department of Materials Science &Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont. L8S 4L7, Canada.

4:40 (33) "Enthalpy Relaxation in PMMA", I. M. Hodge and J. K. O'Reilly,Eastman Kodak Research Laboratories, Eastman Kodak Company, 1669Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY 14650, and M. W. Prest, Jr., XeroxWebster Research Center, Xerox Corporation, 800 Phillips Road,Webster, NY 14580

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SESSION VI (Chenin Room)

STUDENT AWARD SYMPOSIUM

Monday Afternoon

September 25th: Jack Knox (Amoco Chemicals), Presiding

3:00 (34) "A Study of the Isothermal Crystallization Kinetics ofPoly[bis(tri-fluoroethoxy)phosphazene] andPoly[bis(phenylphenoxy)phosphazene]", R. J. Ciora, Jr. and J. H.Magill University of Pittsburgh.

(35) "The Origin of Multiple Melting in Polyurethane Block Copolymers",A. F. Galambos, T. R. Russell, and J. T. Koberstein PrincetonUniversity.

(36) "Additive Thermogravimetric Analytical Values for Coal Blends",Y. Gan and Wei-Ping Pan, Western Kentucky University.

(37) "Thermal Analysis of Semicrystalline Polyimides for Heat Capacity,Rigid Amorphous Content, and Transition Behavior", Daniel P.Heberer and Stephen S. D. Cheng, University of Akron.

(38) Combining DSC and TGA For Measuring Heats of Reaction", RolandHoffman and Wei-Ping Pan, Western Kentucky University.

(39) "Thermolysis of Nitroareness 2,2', 4,4', 6,6' Hexanitrostilbene(HNS)", Leanna Minier and J. C. Oxley, New Mexico Institute ofMining and Technology.

(40) "A Study of the Flammability of Chlorinated Polyethylene UnderPyrolysis Conditions", Michele J. Whiting and Wei-Ping Pan,Western Kentucky University.

SESSION VII (Rose Room)

SYMPOSIUM ON EVOLVED GAS ANALYSISDavid Compton (Bio-Rad) Chairman

Monday AfternoonSeptember 25th: Dave Compton (Bio-Rad), Presiding

1:30 (41) "Expanding the Application Range of the GT/FT-IR Technique for theAnalytical Laboratory", G. L. McClure. R. B. Cassel, and A. J.Patkin, Perkin-Elmer Corporation, Main Avenue, M/S 227, Norwalk,CT 06859.

1:50 (42) "Elucidation of Complex Evolved Gas Mixtures Using Contour MappingSoftware and Spectral Subtraction Techniques", P. K. Kempfert. F.J. Weesner, and R. C. Wiebolt, Nicolet Instrument Corporation,5225-1 Verona Road, Madison, WI 53711.

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2:10 (43) "TGA/FT-IR Evolved Gas Spectral Analysis Using Target Factor

Transformation", D. A. C. Compton and F. Cahn, Bio-Rad, DigilabDivision, 237 Putnam Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139.

2:30 (44) "Quantitative TGA/FT-IR", M.L. Mittleman. BP America, 4440Warrensville Center Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44128.

2:50 COFFEE BREAK

3:20 (45) "Characterization of Polymers Used as Superplasticizers inConcrete by Thermogravimetry and Evolved Gas Analysis Via TG/FT-IR", J. Khorami and P. Aitcln, University of Sherbrooke, Dept. ofChemical Engineering, Sherbrooke, PC J1K 2R1, Canada

3:40 (46) "Modification of a TGA-MS System and its Performance Evaluation",

C. Chang and J. R. Tackett, EG4G Mound Applied Technologies,Miamisburg, Ohio 45343-0987.

4:00 (47) "Degradation of Poly(Ethyleneoxide) [PEOJ Containing DivalentMetal Halides by TG-MS", A.R. McGhie, G. K. Jones, and G. C.Farrington, University of Pennsylvania, 3231 Walnut Street,Philadelphia, PA 19104-6202.

4:20 (48) "Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and Evolved-Gas Analysis(EGA) Applied to Planetary Surface Exploration", J. L. Gooding,Code SN21, NASA/Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX 77058.

4:40 (49) "The Thermal Degradation of Cellulose Compounds Monitored by FT-IB.", D. S. Blair, Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM.

SESSION V-A (Laguna Room)

SYMPOSIUM ON THE CHARACTERIZATION OF THERMOSETTING POLYMERSR. B. Prime (IBM Corp.), Chairman

Monday AfternoonSeptember 25th: R. B. Prime (IBM Corp.), Presiding

1:30 (50) PLENARY LECTURE: "Thermal Characterization of Toughened Maleimide,Nadimide & Epoxy Networks", James McGrath. Department of Chemistryand Science & Technology Center: High Performance PolymericAdhesives and Composites, Virginia Polytechnic Institute i StateUniversity, Blacksburg, VA 24060.

2:10 (51) "The Cure of Epoxy and Poly (Propylene Oxide)-Modified EpoxySystems via Dynamic Mechanical Analysis and ThermogravimetricAnalysis', Niranjan M. Patel1, Connie H. Moy2, James E. McGrath1,and R. Bruce Prime2, (1) Department of Chemistry, VirginiaPolytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0212, and (2) IBM General Products Division, San Jose, CA. 95193.

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2:30 (52) "Cure Monitoring of Epoxy-Amine Systems by Dynamic MechanicalThermal Analysis (DMTA)", Klaus Hofmann and Wolfgang G. Glasser,210 Cheatham Hall, Department of Wood Science S Forrest Products,Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg,VA 24061.

2:50 COFFEE BREAK

3:20 (53) "Thermoanalytical Characterization of Epoxy Molding Compounds",Harvey E. Bair. D. J. Doyle and Arturo Hale, AT&T BellLaboratories, Murray Hill, NJ 07974.

3:40 (54) "Isothermal Reactivity Comparison of DGEBA Type Epoxy Resins",David A. Spieker and Fred N. Larsen, Allied-Signal AerospaceCompany, Kansas City, MO 64141-6159.

4:00 (55) "Copolymer Contributions to the Viscoelastic Properties ofCrosslinked Poly (Ethyl Acrylate)1, Charles G. Reid and Alan R.Greenberg, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University ofColorado, Boulder, CO 80309-0427.

4:20 (56) "DMS Testing of Foams", Luis P. Artivia and Christopher W.Macosko, Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science,University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455.

4:40 (57) "Characterization of Solder Masks by Dynamic Mechanical Analysis",William J. Sichina. Leonard C. Thomas and Phillip S. Gill, DupontInstruments Co., Quillen Building, Concord Plaza, Wilmington, DE19898.

SESSION III-C (San Antonio Room)SYMPOSIUM ON PHYSICAL AGING OF POLYMERIC MATERIALS

Ian Hodge (Eastman Kodak Co.), Chairman

Tuesday MorningSeptember 26th: J.P. Johari (McMaster University), Presiding

8:20 (58) "Specific Heat Spectroscopy as a Probe of the Glass Transition",Paul K. Dixon and Sidney R. Nagel, Department of Physics,University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637.

8:40 (59) "Structural Relaxation Dynamics of Phosphate Glasses; The Effectsof Network Topology on the Glass Transition", B. C. Sales. SolidState Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN37831-6056.

9-00 (60) "Optical Probe Studies of Local Free Volume, Relaxation, and

Physical Aging in glassy Polymers", J. M. Torkelson. Department ofChemical Engineering & Materials Science and Engineering,Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208-3120.

9:20 (61) "Strain, Birefringence and Volumetric Relaxation and Recovery inPolymer Glasses", D. G. LeGrand, W. V. Olszewski, and J. T.Bendler, Corporate Research & Development Center, General ElectricCorporation, Schenectady, NY 12301.

9:40 COFFEE BREAK

10:10 (62) "Physical Annealing of Block Copolymer Interfaces", X. Quan, H. E.Bair and G. E. Johnson, AT&T Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, NJ07974-2070

10:30 (63) "Physical Aging of Thermoplastic Polymers", R. E. Wetton, PolymerLaboratories, Loughborough LE11 OQE, England (0509-233-300), andI. Brown, Department of Chemistry, University of Technology,Loughborough LE11 OQE, England.

10:50 (64) "Measuring Physical Aging in Polymers", Leon Suttner, RheometricsInc., 1 Possumtown Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854.

11:10 (65) "Consequences of Physical Aging on Thermoplastic Polymers", L. Wooand W. Y. Cheung, Baxter Healthcare, Round Lake, IL 60073.

SESSION IV-C (Chenin Room)

SYMPOSIUM ON APPLICATIONS OF THERMAL ANALYSIS INFIRE RETARDANCY, FUELS AND ENERGY

David Dollimore (University of Toledo), Chairman

Tuesday Morning

September 26th: Fred Wilburn (University of Toledo), Presiding

9:30 (66) "Fire-Retardant Coatings Based on Organic Bromine/Phenoxy orBrominated Epoxy Systems", P. Mark Hoffman and Ing L. Chiu,Lawrence Livermore Rational Laboratory, Livermore, CA 94550.

9:50 (67) "Applications of Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) andDielectric Thermal Analysis (DETA) to the Study of PaperDeterioration", Marianne Odyla, N.J. Seeley, and C. SarojaSettasinghe, Dept. of Chemistry, Birkbech College and UniversityCollege, Institute of Archeology, University of London, GordonSquare, London WC1H0PP

10:10 (68) "Flammability Studies of Cellulose and Related Materials, JamshidAzizi, David Dollimore, Kim Heon and Fred Wilburn, Department ofChemistry and College of Pharmacy, University of Toledo, Toledo,Ohio 43606.

10:30 (69) "Sequential Heats of Sorption Studies with the FlowMicrocalorimeter", Mark Templer, Microscal Ltd., 79 Southern Row,London W10 5A1, United Kingdom.

10:50 (70) "Combustion Studies of Coal Derived Solid Fuels byThermogravimetric Analysis: 3. Correlation Between BurnoutTemperature and Carbon Combustion Efficiency", M. Rostam-Abadi. J.A. DeBarr, and W.T. Chen, Illinois State Geological Survey, 615 E.Peabody Dr., Champaign, IL 61820.

SESSION V-B (Laguna Room)

SYMPOSIUM ON THE CHARACTERIZATION OF THERMOSETTING POLYMERSR. B. Prime (IBM Corp.), Chairman

Tuesday MorningSeptember 26th: R. B. Prime (IBM Corp.), Presiding

8:20 (71) PLENARY LECTURE: "Cure Modeling of High Performance Epoxy Systems:Thermal and Rheological Behavior", Luigi Nicholais and JoseKenny, Department of Materials and Production Engineering,University of Naples, Piazzale Tecchio, 80125 Napoli, Italy.

9:00 (72) A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Characterization of

Thermosetting Polymers", Jeffrey Gotro IBM Systems TechnologyDivision, 1701 North Street, Endicott, NY 13760 and George Martin,Dept. of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, SyracuseUniv. Syracuse, NY 13244.

9:20 (73) "Correlation of Viscosity and Conductivity Using a Free VolumeModel", Sue Ann Bidstrup and Jocelyn 0. Simpson, School ofChemical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA30332-0100.

9:40 (74) "Dynamic Mechanical Analysis of Thermosetting Materials",Christopher J. Lund, IBM Corporation, Rouge 52 (630/E70), HopewellJunction, NY 12533.

COFFEE BREAK

(75) "Dynamic Mechanical Analysis of Automotive Coatings on MetalSubstrate", Manoj K. Gupta. Automotive Research Center, BASFCorporation, Coatings & Colorants Division, Southfield, MI 48086-5009.

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10:50 (76) "A Viscoelastic Approach to the Glass Transition-ConversionRelationship in Reactive Polymers", Shubang Gan and James C.Seferis, Polymeric Composites Laboratory, Department of ChemicalEngineering BF-10, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195,and R. Bruce Prime, IBM General Products Division, San Jose, CA95193.

11:10 (77) "Diffusion Controlled Polymerization in Highly CrosslinkingSystems - The Curing Kinetics of an Unsaturated Polyester Resin",Donald C. Sundberg, Department of Chemical Engineering, Universityof New Hampshire, Durham, NH 03824.

SESSION VIII (Rose Room)

GENERAL PAPERS: Mike Neag (Glidden Co.). ChairmanSESSION ON COMBINED TECHNIQUES IN THERMAL ANALYSIS

Tuesday MorningSeptember 26th: Don Melotik, (Ford Motor Co.), Presiding

8:40 (78) 'Applications of thermal Analysis in the Semiconductor Industry",

S. Teed, IBM Corporation, E. Fishkill Facility, Route 52, HopewellJunction, NY 12533.

9:00 (79) "Characterization of HDPE and LDPE Using Thermal Analysis/MassSpectrometry*, J. B. Henderson, E. Wassmer, W.-D. Emmerich,E. Kaiserberger, NETZSCH-Geratebau GmbH, Wittelsbacher Str. 42,8672 Selb/FRG; and John Kelly, NETZSCH Incorporated, 119 PickeringWay, Pickering Creek Industrial Park, Exton, PA 19341-1393.

9:20 (80) 'Characterization of Polyimide Siloxane By Thermal Analysis",L. T. Shi, IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center, P. 0. Box 218,Yorktown Heights, NY 10598.

9:40 COFFEE BREAK

10:10 (81) 'Evaluation of Cure for Dental Impression Resins by DynamicMechanical and Dielectric Thermal Analysis", J. C. Duncan, PolymerLaboratories Inc., 160 Old Farm Road, Amherst, MA 01002, R. E.Wetton, Polymer Laboratories LTD., The Technology Centre, EpinalWay, Loughborough, LE11 OQE, U.K., and H. Mueller, American DentalAssociation, 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678.

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10:30 (82) "Thermal History of Polymeric Films and Fibers. I: Use of DSC,TMA and DMA Techniques', Y. P. Khanna, Corporate Technology,Allied-Signal, Inc., Morristown, NJ 07960.

10:50 (83) "Thermal History of Polymeric Films and Fibers. lit Relationshipto Morphology", Y. P. Khanna, Corporate Technology, Allied-Signal,Inc., Morristown, NJ 07960.

SESSION XIV (Riesling Room)

SESSION ON THE THERMAL ANALYSISOF INORGANICS AND METALLURGICAL SYSTEMS

Charles M. Earnest (Berry College), Chairman

Tuesday MorningSeptember 26th: Charles M. Earnest (Berry College), Presiding

8:20 (84) PLENARY LECTURE: "Investigations of Ancient Metals and Glasses byThermoanalytical Techniques", H. G. Wiedemann, Mettler InstrumentsAG, CH-8606 Greifensee, Switzerland

9:00 (85) "Calorimetric Analysis of Transformations in Steel Alloys 15-5 PMand 13-8 Mo", David Aitken SUNY - Stoney Brook and J. M. Papazian,Grumman Corp., A02-26, Bethpage, NY 11714-3580.

9:20 (86) "The Production of Metals by the Decomposition of Oxysalts", D.Dollimore, University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio.

9:40 (87) "Compatibility of Various Metals with Molten Lithium Fluoride asDetermined by Differential Thermal Analysis", Donald A. Jaworske,NASA Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio.

10:00 COFFEE BREAK

10:20 (88) "The Evaluation of Kinetic Parameters From TG Studies on SilverOxalate," David Dollimore, and T. A. Evans, University of Toledo,Toledo, Ohio.

10:40 (89) "Thermal Characterization of Halide Glasses', L. E. Gorre, K. C.Fuller, and R. C. Pastor, Hughes Research Laboratories, Malibu,California.

11:00 (90) 'Thermal Analysis of Berry Clay (Floyd Shale)", C. M. Earnest,John Teague, and Chris Morgan, Berry College, Rome, GA.

11:00 (91) "Thermal Stability of Natural and Synthetic Pyrite (FeS2)", J. P.Pemsler, R. K. F. Lam, and J. K. Litchfield (Castle TechnologyCorp., Woburn, Mass), S. Dallek and B. F. Larrick (Naval SurfaceWarfare Center, Silver Spring, MD.

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SESSION X (Chenin Room)

1 1 : 3 0 NATAS BUSINESS MEETINGBonnie Bachman, Presiding

LUNCH BREAK

SESSION V-C (Laguna Room)

SYMPOSIUM ON THE CHARACTERIZATION OF THERMOSETTING POLYMERSR. B. Prime (IBM Corp.), Chairman

Tuesday AfternoonSeptember 26th: R. B. Prime (IBM Corp.), Presiding

1:30 (92) "Oxygen Inhibition in Differential Scanning Calorimetry of FreeRadical Polymerization", Gibson L. Batch and Christopher W.Macosko, Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science,University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455.

1:50 (93) "DSC Temperature Control During Exothermal Kinetics", Sibson L.Batch and Christopher W. Macosko, Department of ChemicalEngineering and Materials Science, University of Minnesota, MN55455.

2:10 (94) "Aging Effects on Bismaleimide Prepregs", Rangin K. Khattak, P. J.Christensen, and T. M. Tuell, Lockheed Missile and Space Company,1111 Lockheed Way, P. 0. Box 3504, Sunnyvale, CA 94088.

2:30 (95) "Nadlmide Terminated Thermosetting Polyimides and Their ThermalAnalysis", Fan Zisong, Wu Xuqin, Lin Yongwei and Li Shijin,Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, East ChinaUniversity of Chemical Technology, 130 Mielong Road, Shanghai, P.R. China.

SESSION XII (Laguna Room)

SYMPOSIUM ON DIELECTRIC THERMAL ANALYSISP. V. Ronca (GE Canada) and

Dave Kranbuehl (William & Mary College) Co-Chairman

Tuesday AfternoonSeptember 26th: P. V. Ronca (GE Canada, Presiding)

3:00 (96) "Dielectric Analysis of Polymeric Materials", C. L. Jaworski, J.N. Leckenby and W. J. Sichina, DuPont Instruments Company, ConcordPlaza, Quillen Building, Wilmington, DE 19898.

3:20 (97) "Dielectric Analysis of Thermoplastics and Thermosets", W. J.

Sichina, C. L. Jaworski, and P. S. Gill, DuPont InstrumentsCompany, Concord Plaza, Quillen Building, Wilmington,DE 19898.

3:40 (98) "Determination of an Optimum Resin Process Procedure Using FDEMSensing Techniques", D. Kranbuehl, D. Eichinger, R. Clark, T.Hamilton, S. Hart, D. Levy, Chemistry Department, The College ofWilliam and Mary, Williamsburg, VA 23185.

4:00 (99) "Dielectric Thermal Analysis for Endpoint Process Control of anEpoxy Resin System", David D. Shepard and David R. Day. MicrometInstruments, Inc., 26 Landsdowne Street, Cambridge, MA 12139.

4:20 (100) "Studies on PEO Based Polymer Electrolytes Using Simultaneous TATechniques", A. R. McGhie, L.R.S.M. University of Pennsylvania,3231 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, and E. Paul, MettlerInstruments Corporation.

4:40 (101) "Dielectric Thermal Analysis (DETA) and Thermally StimulatedDischarge Current (TSDC) for Polymer Characterization", R. E.Wetton, G. M. Foster, R. D. L. Marsh, Polymer LaboratoriesLimited, The Technology Centre, Epinal Way, Loughborough, U.K. andJ. C. Duncan. Polymer Laboratories, Inc. Amherst Fields ResearchPark, 160 Old Farm Road, Amherst, MA 01002.

SESSION XI-A (Rose Room)

GENERAL PAPERS: Mike Neag (Glidden Co.), ChairmanSESSION ON INSTRUMENTATION IN THERMAL ANALYSIS

Tuesday AfternoonSeptember 26th: Bruce Cassel (Perkin-Elmer Corp.), Presiding

1:30 (102) "A Review of Current ASTM E37 Activities", Rosalie G. Ferrillo.American Cyanamid Company, Chemical Research Division, 1937 WestMain St., P. 0. Box 60, Stamford, CT 06904-0060.

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1:50 (103) "Analytical Performance of Thermal Analysis Instrumentation", B^Cassel and J. S. Mayer, The Perkin-Elmer Corporation, Main Avenue,Norwalk, CT 06859-0256.

2:10 (104) "The Comparison of Data from Multiple Thermal AnalysisTechniques", B. Cassel, and B. Twombly, The Perkin-ElmerCorporation, Main Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06859-0256.

2:30 (105) "New Applications of the Automatic Thermal Analysis System", Jim

Perm, Seiko Instruments U.S.A., Inc., 981 Busse Road, Elk GroveVillage, IL 60007; Burt Matsumori, Seiko Instruments U.S.A.,Inc., 2990 West Lomita Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90505; RyoichKinoshita and Yoshihiko Teramoto, Seiko Instruments, Inc., 36-1,Takenoshita, Oyama-cho, Suntoh-gun, Shizuoka, Japan, 410-13.

2:S0 (106) "New Automation Techniques for Calorimetry", K. Fielder and B.Cassel, The Perkin-Elmer Corporation, Main Avenue, Norwalk, CT06859-0256.

3:10 COFFEE BREAK

3:40 (107) "New Approaches in the Characterization of Active Compounds byThermal Analysis', E. E. Marti, Ciba-Geigy Ltd., Central ResearchDept., CH-4002 Basel Switzerland and D. McMorran, MettlerInstrument Corp., Hightstown, NJ.

4:00 (108) 'High Sensitivity DSCt The New DuPont 2910 DSC", S. R.Sauerbrunn. P. S. Gill, J. M. DiCesare, and J. N. Leckenby, E. I.DuPont de Nemours & Company, 3411 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE19810.

4:20 (109) 'A High Performance Sensor for Heat-Flux Differential ScanningCalorimetry", G. van der Plaats and T. Kehl, Anatech b.v.,Pissummerweg 1, 6114 AH Susteren, The Netherlands.

4:40 (110) 'Temperature Calibration of a Power Compensation DSC on Cooling",Joseph D. Menczel and Thomas M. Leslie, Hoecbst-Celanese ResearchDivision, Robert L. Mitchell Technical Center, 86 Morris Avenue,Summit, NJ 07901.

SESSION XIII (San Antonio Room)

GENERAL PAPERS: Mike Neag (Glidden Co.), Chairman

SESSION ON CRYSTALLINE AND SEMI-CRYSTALLINE MATERIALS

Tuesday Afternoon

September 26th: Stephen Chang (University of Akron), Presiding

1:30 (111) "A Complete Characterization of a Thecmotropic Liquid CrystallinePolymer", H. Fruitvala. A. L. Cimecioglu, and R. W. Weiss, IMS,University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06268.

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1:50 (112) "Investigations of Melt Blends of Polybutylene Terephthalate andBisphenol A Polycarbonate", C. C. Sloop, IBM Corporation, E62/061,P. 0. Box 12195, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709; R. E. Fornesand R. D. Gilbert, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC27611

2:10 (113) 'Some General Observations on the Effect of Molecular Weight onthe Differential Scanning Calorimetric Behavior of Polyfaryl etherether ketone) PEEK", M. Day, T. Suprunchuk, and D. M. Wiles,Division of Chemistry, National Research Council of Canada,Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0R6, Canada.

2:30 (114) Effect of Molecular Weight on the Crystallization Kinetics ofPoly(aryl ether ether ketone) PEEK", M. Day, T. Suprunchuk, and D.M. Wiles, Division of Chemistry, National Research Council ofCanada, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0R6, Canada.

COFFEE BREAK

3:20 (115) "Multiple Reaction Scheme Modeling IV: Mutually IndependentRandom Nucleation Reactions', John P. Elder, Merck I Co., Inc.P.O. Box 2000, Rahway, N.J. 07065-0900.

3:40 (116) "A new accelerated oxidative stability Test for Glass-FormingOrganic Compounds", John P. Elder, Merck I Co., Inc. P.O. Box2000, Rahway, N.J. 07065-0900.

4:00 (117) "A Study of the Impact of Blooming Agents on the TherxoomechanicalProperties and Crystallization of Polypropylene", Calvin Bates,Joe D. Guthrie, and Paula L. Kolek, Alcoa Technical Center, AlcoaCenter, PA 15069.

4:20 (118) 'Thermal Characterization and Phase Morphology of Polysulfone andPoly(phenylene sulfide) Blends', M.F. Cheung, H. K. Plummer, A.Golovoy, and H. van Oene, Research Staff, Ford Motor Company, P.0. Box 2053, Dearborn, MI 48121.

SESSION XV (Chenin)

GENERAL PAPERS: Mike Neag (Glidden Co.), ChairmanSESSION ON POLYMERS S ORGANICS

Tuesday AfternoonSeptember 26th: Donald Burlett (Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.), Presiding

1:30 (119) 'Thermal Conductivity of Polymer Melts', M. Y. Keating and C. S.McLaren, E. I. DuPont de Nemours and Company, Wilmington, DE19880-0323.

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1:50 (120) "Moisture Content of Aramid and Polybenzimidazole Fibers",

Steven E. Keinath, Michigan Molecular Institute, 1910 West St.Andrews Road, Midland, MI 48640-2696; Roger J. Morgan, MichiganMolecular Institute, 2203 Eastman Road, Midland, MI 48640-2696.

2:10 (121) "Aging Characteristics of Acetal Resins", S. S. Stivala and S. H.Patel, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, StevensInstitute of Technology, Castle Point on the Hudson, Hoboken, NJ07030.

2:30 (122) "Thermal Properties of Syndiotactic Polystyrene", A. J. Pasztor,Jr., B. G. Landes, and P. -J. Karjala, The Dow Chemical Company,Analytical Sciences, 1897 Building, Midland, MI 48667.

COFFEE BREAK

3:20 (123) "Glass Transition Temperatures of Poly (methyl vinyl ether-co-maleic anhydride) (PMVEMA) and Poly(methyl vinyl ether-co-maleicacid) (PMVEMAC) and the Kinetics of Dehydration of PMVEMAC byThermal Analysis", K. H. Chung, C. S. Wu, E. G. Malawer, GAFCorporation, 1361 Alps Road, Wayne, NJ 07470.

3:40 (124) "A Thermal Analysis Study of Magnesium Stearate", Rosalie G.Ferrillo. American Cyanamid Company, Chemical Research Division,1937 West Main St., P. 0. Box 60, Stamford, CT 06904-0060.

4:00 (125) "Characterization of Macademia Nuts by Differential ScanningCalorimetry for Country of Origin", Susan M. Dyszel, U.S. CustomsService, 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW Rm 7113, Washington, D.C.20229.

SESSION IX (Reisling)

SESSION ON APPLICATIONS OF THERMAL ANALYSIS IN CERAMICSPatrick Gallagher (AT&T Bell Labs Inc.), Chairman

Tuesday Afternoon

September 25: Patrick Gallagher (AT&T Bell Labs Inc.), Presiding

1:30 (126) PLENARY LECTURE: "Use of Thermal Analysis in Assessing BatchInteractions in the Glass Industry", F. W. Wilburn, Dept. ofChemistry, The University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio.

2:10 (127) "The Decomposition of Dolostone in Atmospheres of Carbon Dioxide",T. L. Shivelyf, w. A. Kneller', D. Dollimore* and F. Wilburn,Departments of Geol- and Chemistry, The University of Toledo,Toledo, Ohio.

2:30 (128) "Thermal Analysis of Ceramic Tile Raw Material" C. Frey & D.

Johnston, GtE Products Company, 100 Endicott Street, Danvers, MA01923.

2:50 (129) "High Temperature Reaction of Metal Carbonates with a Model MetalSurface", A Riga, Lubrizol Company, 29400 Lakeland Blvd.Wickliffe, OH 44092.

3:10 (130) "Applications of various Thermal Analysis Techniques for a LargeVariety of Ceramics", Pierre Le Parlouer, SETERAM, 7 Rue deL'Oratoire, 69300 Caluire, France.

COFFEE BREAR

4:00 (131) "Synthesis of Tl-Based Superconducting Compositions", J. A.Voight, B. C. Bunker & W. F. Hammetter, Sandia Natl. Labs.,Albuquerque, NM 87185

4:20 (132) "TGA Study of Oxygen Diffusion in Superconducting YBa,Cu.O7Ceramic Oxide". L. T Shi S K. N. Tu, IBM, Thomas J. WatsonResearch Center, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598.

4:40 (133) "Influence of Oxygen Partial Pressure on the Synthesis ofBaa|YCun07 from a Novel Oxalate Precursor", P. K. Gallagher and D.A. Fleming, AT&T Bell Labs, Murray Hill, NJ 07974.

5:00 (134) "The Chemistry of Superconductor Formation from MetalNeodecanoates'- T. N. Bowmer & F. Shokoohi, Bellcore, Rm. 3X-265,331 Newman Springs Road, Red Bank, NJ 07701.

SESSION XI-B (Rose Room)

GENERAL PAPERS: Mike Neag (Glidden Co.), ChairmanSESSION ON INSTRUMENTATION IN THERMAL ANALYSIS

Wednesday MorningSeptember 27th: Bruce Cassel (Perkin-Elmer Corp.), Presiding

9:00 (135) "Recent Advances in Thermomechanical Analysis", J. C. Terosky. J.H. DeFrancis, T. p. Evers, and J. N. Leckenby, DuPont, 3411Silverside Road, Concord Plaza, Quillen Building, Wilmington, DE19898.

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9:20 (136) "Introduction of the New TMA 92", Pierre Le Parlouer, SETARAM, 7,rue de l'Oratoire, 69300 - Caluire, France.

9:40 (137) "A Differential Scanning Calorimeter for Educational Purposes",

G. van der Plaats. Anatech, b.v., Pissummerweg 1, 6114 AHSusteren, the Netherlands.

10:00 (138) "Subambient and Combined Isothermal/Temperature Ramp MeasurementsUsing a SETARAM C8O Calorimeter', Harold W. Luebke and John J.Tria, Monsanto Company, Central Research Laboratories, Mail ZoneS4B, 800 N. Lindbergh, St. Louis, MO 63167

10:20 (139) "An Empirical Look at Some Thermal Analysis Questions Relating toExperimental Conditions and Sample Morphology", David W. Loeb andFarrel Summers, Omnitherm Corporation, 300 Washington Boulevard,Mundelein, IL 60060.

SESSION XVI (Chenin Room)

GENERAL PAPERS: Mike Neag (Glidden Co.), ChairmanSESSION ON DYNAMIC MECHANICAL ANALYSIS

Wednesday MorningSeptember 27th: Richard Chartoff, (University of Dayton), Presiding

8:30 (140) 'Introduction of a New Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer, The DMA 7",

Benjamin Twombly, B. Cassel, and J. S. Mayer, The Perkin-ElmerCorporation, Product Department, Main Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06859-0256.

8:50 (141) 'Applications in Thermal Analysis Using A New Dynamic MechanicalAnalyzer, The MIA 7", Benjamin Twombly, B. Cassel, and J. S.Mayer, The Perkin-Elmer Corporation, Product Department, MainAvenue, Norwalk, CT 06859-0256.

9:10 (142) "A New Dynamic Mechanical Spectrometer for the Study of theStructure of Materials", Burt Matsumori, Seiko Instruments,U.S.A., Inc., 2990 W. Lomita Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90505; JimPenn, Seiko Instruments, U.S.A., Inc., 981 Busse Road, Elk GroveVillage, IL 60007; Nobutaka Nakamura and Yoshihiko Teramoto,Seiko Instruments, Inc., 36-1, Takenoshita, Oyama-cho, Suntoh-gun,Shizuoka, Japan, 410-13.

9:50

(143) "Dynamic Mechanical Evaluation of a Rubber Toughned Graphite-EpoxyComposite with Application for Laminate Analysis", Gregory Hickeyand Jim Campagna, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, 4800 Oak Grove Drive,M/S 158-103, Pasadena, CA 91109

(144) "The Dynamic Mechanical Characterization of Random GlassReinforced Composites", D. J. Melotik, Ford Motor Company, P. 0.Box 2053, Scientific Research Laboratory, Rm. S2046, Dearborn, MI48121-2053.

COFFEE BREAK

10:30 (145) "Dynamic Mechanical Analysis of Fibers. I: Effect of ExperimentalConditions", Y. P. Khanna. R. Kumar, and S. Kavesh, CorporateTechnology, Allied-Signal, Inc., Morristown, NJ 07960.

11:30 (146) "Dynamic Mechanical Analysis of Fibers. II: ExperimentalConditions Vs. Morphological Information", Y. P. Khanna. R. Kumar,and S. Kavesh, Corporate Technology, Allied-Signal, Inc.,Morristown, NJ 07960.

11:50 (147) "Characterization of Thin Films and Coatings by DMA", W. J.Sichina and P. S. Gill, DuPont Instruments, Concord Plaza, QuillenBldg, Wilmington, ED 19898

SESSION XVII-A (San Antonio)

SESSION ON THERMAL ANALYSIS OF ELASTOMERSAnil Sircar (University of Dayton), Chairman

Wednesday MorningSeptember 27th: Anil Sircar (University of Dayton), Presiding

8:30 (148) PLENARY LECTURE: 'Application of Thermal Analysis in theDevelopment of Specialty Elastomers for Underwater AcousticalApplications," Rodger N. Capps and Mary Q. Samuels, UnderwaterSound Reference Detachment, P. 0. Box 568377, Orlando, FL 32856.

9:10 (149) "The Effect of Annealing on the Thermal and Dynamic MechanicalProperties of Polyurethane Block Copolymers Based on theTetramethyl Xylene Diisocyanate Group," G. M. Stack. NavalResearch Laboratory, Underwater Sound Reference Detachment, P. 0.Box 568337, Orlando, FL 32856.

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9:30 (150) "Dynamic Mechanical Analysis as a Method to Study Hydrolysis ofUrethane Elastomers," Dawn Crawford, U. S. Army Belvoir RD&ECenter, ATTN: Strbe-Vu, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5606.

9:50 (151) "The Effect of Molecular Weight on the Thermal and MechanicalProperties of Polyurethane Elastomers Based on Desmodur W," H. F.Hespe, R. Zembrod, F. J. Caroa, and S. D. Senekar, MobayCorporation, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-9741.

10:10 COFFEE BREAK

10:40 (152) "Degradation of Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomers-III ImprovedMethods to Determine Modes of Degradation During ExtrusionOperations," James W. Mason, and Leslie A. Dominque, TheAnalytical Service Center, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, 2132Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92715.

11:00 (153) "Thermoanalytical Studies of Elastomer Oxidation," P. J. Burlett,Tire Materials Research, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, 142Goodyear Blvd. Akron, OH 44305-0001.

11:20 (154) "Dynamic Mechanical and Thermogravimetric Analysis to Quantify theEffect of Ferric Oxide on the Thennooxidative Degradation ofSilicone Rubber," W. H. Dickstein, R. L. Siemens and E.Hadiziioannou, IBM Almaden Research Center, 650 Harry Road, SanJose, CA 95120-6099.

11:40 (155) "A Study of the Structure of Polyether Block Amides (PEBA)Copolymer by TSC/RMA Spectroscopy," P. Dumont, S. H. Faruque, andC. Lacabanne, Physics of Solids Laboratory, Paul SabatierUniversity, 31062 Toulouse Cedex (France), and J. P. Ibar, SolomatInstrumentation, Glenbrook Industrial Park, Stamford, CT 06906.

SESSION XVIII-A (Riesling Room)

SESSION ON THERMAL HAZARDS EVALUATIONJimmie Oxley (New Mexico Tech) , Chairman

Wednesday Morning

September 27th: Jimmie Oxley (New Mexico Tech), Presiding

8:30 (156) "Hazards Model for Autocatalytic Reactions," A. A. Duswalt,Hercules Research, Wilmington, DE 19894.

9:10 (157) "DSC Determination of Exothermic Self-Heat Rates," R. J. Seyler,J. A. Noronha, Eastman Kodak, Rochester, NY 14652.

9:30 (158) "Thermally Induced Reactions in Liquid Propellents, * N. Klein, C.S.Leveritt, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005.

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9:50 (159) "Solid Propellant Pyrolysis-Performance Correlations," R. A.Fifer, F. J. Shaw, M. A. Schroeder, A. P. Snyder, S. A. Liebman,Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005

10:10 (160) "DSC Study on the Effect of TAGN in Gel Propellants," P. Hui, J.K. Salo, A. J. Bracuti, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J. 07806.

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11:00 (161) "Kinetics of Energetic Materials Using a Glass Capillary Tube DSCSample Container," L. F. Whiting, B. DeShano, G. Murphy, DowChemical, Midland, MI 48667.

11:20 (162) "Evaluation of Control Agents for Runaway Polymerizations UsingThermal Analysis," D. J. Frurip, Dow Chemical, Midland, MI 48667.

11:40 (163) "Syringe Injection Calorimetry (SIC): A Novel Technique for theDetermination of a Heat of Reaction," L. D. Tuma, C. Bagner, S.Bacher, E. Dyke, Merck Sharp & Dohme, Rahway, N.J. 07065.

SESSION XIX (Exhibition Hall)

GENERAL PAPERS: POSTER SESSIONMike Neag (Glidden Co.), Organizer

Wednesday MorningSeptember 27th: 10:00 - 12:00

(164) "Thermoanalytical Studies of Water in Activated Alumina, BrockmannI-V, etc.;" J. W. Hampson, ERRC- USDA, 600 E. Mermaid Lane,Philadelphia, PA. 19118.

(165) "Measurement of Specific Heat of Materials Over a Wide TemperatureRange", E. Wassmer, E. D. Emmerich and J. B. Henderson, NETZCH-Geratebau GmbH, Wittelsbacher Str. 42, 8672 Selb/FRG

(166) "Polymer Characterization Using TMA", J. B. Henderson, E.Emmerich and E. Kaisersberger, NETZCH-Geratebau GmbH,Wittelsbacher Str. 42, 8672 Selb/FRG

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(167) "Thermal Characteristics of the Polymeric Components of a CF-188Flight Data Recorder", David Cooney and Elias Politis, NationalResearch Council of Canada, Divisions of Chemistry and NationalAeronautical Establishment, Montreal Rd., Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaK1A 0R6.

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(168) "Morphological Changes on Annealing in HDPE and MDPE and TheirEffect on Slow Crack Growth", A. R. McGhie, X. Lu, R. Qian, and N.Brown, University of Pennsylvania, 3231 Walnut Street,Philadelphia, PA 19104-6202

(169) Relationship Between Slow Crack Growth and Morphological Change onAnnealing in Ethylene-Hexene Copolymers•, X. Lu, R. Qian, N.Brown, and A. R. McGhie, University of Pennsylvania, 3231 WalnutStreet, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6202.

(170) "Thermal Characterization of Select 2,6-Dinitrobenzyl Esters inPolymer Matrices", B. Bachman, J. M. Kometani, T. X. Neenan, F. M.Houlihan, E. Reichmanis, L. F. Thompson, AT&T Bell Labs, MurrayHill, N.J. 07974

SESSION XVIII-B (Riesling Room)

SESSION ON THERMAL HAZARDS EVALUATIONJimmie Oxley (New Mexico Tech), Chairman

Wednesday AfternoonSeptember 27th: Jimmie Oxley (New Mexico Tech), Presiding

1:30 (171) "Evaluation of Thermal Stability of Doped Ammonium Nitrate UsingDSC and ARC", P. P. Lee, R. R. Vandebeek, and K. K. Feng, CanadianExplosives Research Laboratory, CANMET, Energy, Mines andResources Canada, 555 Booth Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A0G1.

1:50 (172) "Critical Temperature Analysis for a Hemispherical Charge ofBinary Explosive," J. M. Pickard, EG&G Mound, Miamisburg, OH45343.

2:10 (173) "Thermal Analysis Study of Magnesium-Teflon-Viton IgnitorStrands", A. S. Tompa, R. F. Boswell, L. Potter, Naval SurfaceWarfare Center, Indian Head, MD 20640.

2:40 (174) "A Commercial Power Compensation Reaction Calorimeter," R. J.Granville, J. R. Rhodes, K. Clendinning, Columbia ScientificIndustries, Austin, TX 78720.

SESSION XVII-B (San Antonio Room)

SESSION ON THERMAL ANALYSIS OF ELASTOMERSAnil Sircar (University of Dayton), Chairman

Wednesday AfternoonSeptember 27th: Anil Sircar (University of Dayton), Presiding

1:30 (175) "Identification of Rubber Formulations by Combined Thermal

Analysis, and SEM-EDS Techniques", Anil K. Sircar and James D.Wolf, University of Dayton Research Institute, Dayton, OH 45469.

1:50 (176) "Conformation of Ethylene/Propylene Copolymers - Random or Block -As Seen by IR, NMR and Thermal Methods," B. B. Baker, J. K.Bonesteel, and M. Y. Keating, E. I. DuPont de Nemours & Company,Wilmington, DE 19880.

2:10 (177) "Orientation and Crystallization in Natural Rubber DoubleNetworks," Mark L. Warzel, Geocenters Inc., Naval ResearchLab/Code 6126, Washington, D.C. 20375.

2:30 (178) "Effect of Volatiles on the Morphology of CrosslinkedPolyethylene," Kueiyung Shen, Samuel J. Huang, and Julian F.Johnson. Institute of Materials Science, University ofConnecticut, Storrs, CT 06269-3136.

2:50 (179) "Temperature Jump Thermogravimetric Studies on Recovered CarbonBlacks From Elastomer Composites," Jamshid Azizi. David Dollimore,Craig C. Philip, Department of Chemistry, University of Toledo,Toledo, Ohio 43606 and Paul E. Manley, Norbalt Rubber, NorthBaltimore, Ohio.