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The copolymerization of butadiene and acrylonitrile in emulsion has been studied using gamma radiation for the initiation process. The polymerizations proceeded smoothly with good yields, G (monomer consumption) values ranging from 8,000 to 100,000. Some deviations from the standard Smith-Ewart Case II theory were observed, particularly with respect to the dependence of the rate on the soap concentration. A strong post-effect was observed showing a clear first-order radical termination process. The copolymer reactivity ratios were found to be normal.
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Ishigure et al. (1974) studied this question.
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