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High molecular weight polybenzimidazoles

US4483977A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 21, 1983
Grant dateNov 20, 1984
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G73/18
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention provides an improved type of high molecular weight polybenzimidazole, which involves the use of a phosphorus-containing polymerization catalyst. The process provides poly-2,2'-(m-phenylene)-5,5'-bibenzimidazole of improved color and plugging value, and is further characterized by an inherent viscosity of at least about 0.7 dl/g, and a weight average molecular weight of at least about 100,000.

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