Abstract

The free radical copolymerization of N-maleyl glycine (MG) with vinylpyrrolidone (NVP) was studied in the range from 10 to 90 mol% in the feed. Copolymer compositions obtained by elemental analysis reflect the monomer feed concentrations. The r 1 and r 2 were determined by the Fineman-Ross and Kelen-Tüdos method. The experimental data indicate random comonomer incorporation with slightly alternating tendency. The thermogravimetric analysis of the copolymers showed high thermal stability in N 2.