Change in polydispersity of degree of esterification of cellulose xanthate during the process of viscose ripening

Conclusions A method of determining the polydispersity of the degree of esterification () of the cellulose xanthate in viscose has been proposed, plus an algorithm for calculating it.The change in density of distribution of in cellulose xanthate during viscose ripening over a period of 96 h at 16°C has been studied.It has been found that the dispersion in density of distribution of in cellulose xanthate continuously decreases during ripening.Translated from Khimicheskie Volokna, No. 1, pp. 18–21, January–February, 1989.