Question

What is the difference between bulk and solution polymerization?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Bulk polymerization or mass polymerization is carried out by adding a soluble radical initiator to pure monomer in liquid state. The initiator should dissolve in the monomer. The reaction is initiated by heating or exposing to radiation. As the reaction proceeds the mixture becomes more viscous.

Solution polymerization occur in existence of inert solvent and suitable catalyst, on the contrary of bulk polymerization which doesn't need any additives just monomer and a suitable initiator, which has two types batch and continuous bulk polymerization.

Answer 2

The difference between bulk polymerization and solution polymerization is as follows:

• The method of adding the soluble radical initiator to a pure monomer in a liquid state is called bulk polymerization or mass polymerization and this reaction is mainly exothermic that leads to a production of a  large number of molecular masses.
• The method of which involves dissolving of monomer in a non-reactive solvent in presence of a catalyst is called solution polymerization. This method is a method of industrial polymerisation where a polymer can be soluble in a chosen solvent.