Polyphosphazenes with high refractive indices: Optical dispersion and molar refractivity

Michael Olshavsky; Harry R. Allcock

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Polyphosphazenes with high refractive indices: Optical dispersion and molar refractivity

Michael Olshavsky, Harry R. Allcock

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The optical properties of a series of high refractive index polyphosphazenes were investigated. The wavelength-dependent change in refractive index (optical dispersion) associated with two selected polymers was examined using variable-angle spectroscopic ellipsometry. Values of the Abbé number for these polymers were calculated. These systems have a V_D = 20-25, which compares closely with other organic polymers with similar refractive indices. Calculation of the molar refractivity (R_m) associated with the [N=P] repeat unit structure yielded a value of R_m[N=P] = 14.36 cm³/mol This value is compared with other polymer repeat unit structures. The comparison indicates that the [N=P] repeat unit has a linear polarizability close to that found in conjugated [C=C] bonds.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	4179-4183
Number of pages	5
Journal	Macromolecules
Volume	30
Issue number	14
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1021/ma961628q
State	Published - Jul 14 1997

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Organic Chemistry
Polymers and Plastics
Inorganic Chemistry
Materials Chemistry

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