Application of mass spectrometry to the study of fluoropolymers. II. The copolymer from trifluoronitrosomethane (CF₃NO) and tetrafluoroethylene (C₂F₄)

The techniques of mass spectrometry have been applied to the copolymer from tri‐fluoronitrosomethane (CF 3 NO) and tetrafluoroethylene (C 2 F 4 ). The copolymer yields spectra of a repetitive nature, typical of the repeating units in the polymer chain. Molecules with masses up to m/e 6400 can be distilled from the unfractionated polymer which is stable up to 220°C. Interpretation of the mass spectrum suggests a linear structure for the regular polymer.