Abstract:
Theories of the hydrodynamic properties of macromolecules in solution are examined, from which the invariant relation A0 = kη0(M[η]/100)1/3f can be obtained between the intrinsic viscosity [η] , the molecular mass M, and the coefficient of sliding friction of the molecule f. Analysis of the experimental results will indicate the most probable values of the invariant A0 for various classes of polymers. A list of 314 references is included.