| Abstract: | This work concentrates on the area of the synthesis of polymers for liquid insulating systems. We have studied reactions of aromatic esters like diphenyl terephthalate/isophthalate, diphenyl carbonate with Bisphenol‐A, and tri functional glycerol for the synthesis of aromatic polyesters that can be used as liquid insulating systems. The process comprises a transesterification resin synthesis based on a single pot process, with a temperature profile up to 250°C and an inert atmosphere of nitrogen. The byproduct of the phenol is continuously removed under a steady flow of nitrogen to enable polycondensation. The resins obtained were tested for their physical properties, such as melting range, relative viscosity, and hydroxyl value. These resins were also used in solution film formation to establish their film forming properties. The method explored is the simplest one, and permits the use of commercial materials as the feedstock. © 2004 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 95: 606–614, 2005 |
