Abstract
The reaction kinetics of cyclopentadiene (CPD) dimerization is studied using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Both dynamic and isothermal reactions are investigated. The experimental data were fit to a second order autocatalyzed reaction, taking into account the effect of elevated pressure on concentration which results from heating the easily volatilized reactant mixture in a sealed DSC pan. The rate constants and associated activation energies are obtained from the kinetic model, as well as from a model-free method. The results from the modeling with and without pressure effects are compared with one another and literature data.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 241-246 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Thermochimica Acta |
Volume | 589 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 10 2014 |
Keywords
- Cyclopentadiene dimerization
- Differential scanning calorimetry
- Model fitting
- Pressure effects
- Reaction kinetics