The viscosity, the activation energy of flow, and the exchange reactions of bisphenol A 50/50 isophthalic/terephthalic acid and poly(butylene terephthalate) blends are studied by means of an extrusion capillary rheometer, covering a range of 10 s−1 to 300 s−1 shear rate and 280°C to 300°C temperature. The results are interpreted in terms of compatibility and free volume additivity. The decrease in viscosity with time is explained as a result of transesterification rather than degradation.
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