Hyphenation of Polymer Chromatography with Information-Rich Detectors

The determination of compositional changes across the molar mass distribution of a polymer or the detection of a specific component in a complex polymer mixture is of considerable interest. This information allows to predict physical properties and ultimately the performance of the polymer. Several analytical techniques are of use in determining these properties. Mass spectrometry, NMR, and infrared spectroscopy can be used to provide data about the compositional details of the sample.