The Mechanism of the Decomposition of Peroxides and Hydroperoxides by Mineral Fillers |
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| Authors: | D. H. Solomon Jean D. Swift G. O'leary I. G. Treeby |
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| Affiliation: | Division of Applied Chemistry C.S.I.R.O. , Melbourne, Australia |
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| Abstract: | The interaction of fillers and pigments with free radical initiators has been studied. Clay minerals have a marked influence on both the rate and the mechanism of the decomposition of peroxides and hydroperoxides. Kaolinite is a particularly effective catalyst and causes rapid decomposition even at room temperature. The reaction of cumene hydroperoxide with kaolinite is first-order in peroxide and the rate constant is proportional to the ratio of clay to hydroperoxide. From a study of the products of the reaction and the influence of solvent on the decomposition, a mechanism involving an intramolecular rearrangement or closely associated ion pairs has been proposed. The application of these results to polymer filler composites is discussed. |
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