Synthesis and characterization of poly(magnesium acrylate) and poly(zirconyl acrylate) towards formation of magnesia partially stabilized zirconia ceramics

Author

• Xinhua Xu

Author Type

Graduate Student

Date of Award

1997

Document Type

Thesis

Publication Status

Version of Record

Submission Date

October 2026

Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]

Carraher, Charles E.

Abstract

Poly(magnesium acrylate) and poly(zirconyl acrylate) have been formed by chelating the magnesium ion and the zirconyl ion onto poly(acrylic acid). The PAA is usually neutralized by addition of sodium hydroxide before the synthesis process. The structures and characterisitics of these polymers are studied by various analytical methods such as thermal analysis, elemental analysis, infrared spectroscopy, and mass spectroscopy. The formation of these polymers is verified and their structures are determined. In addition, a preliminary attempt was carried out to make an advanced structural ceramic from a mixture of poly(magnesium acrylate) and poly(zirconyl acrylate).

Extent

127 p.

Comments

Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1997.|Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1997.

Recommended Citation

Xu, Xinhua, "Synthesis and characterization of poly(magnesium acrylate) and poly(zirconyl acrylate) towards formation of magnesia partially stabilized zirconia ceramics" (1997). Electronic Theses and Dissertations 1990 - 1999. 1241.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_general_4/1241

Identifier

FADT15367

Format

pdf