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Low-melting elemental metal or fusible alloy encapsulated polymerization initiator for delayed initiation

US9732266B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 2015
Grant dateAug 15, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 9, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K8/40
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An encapsulated composition for polymerization includes an initiator composition for initiating a polymerization reaction, and a capsule prepared from an elemental metal or fusible alloy having a melting temperature from about 20° C. to about 200° C. A fluid for polymerization includes the encapsulated composition and a monomer. When the capsule melts or breaks open, the initiator is released.

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