Objective
The objective of this work was to determine if any change in molecular weight occurred in a Polycarbonate Water Bottle that was exposed to various thermal treatments which simulate typical washing processes. Gel permeation chromatography (GPC) is an excellent method for molecular weight analysis.
Analytical Strategy
Samples were collected from a reusable polycarbonate water bottle in the as-received state, after three dishwashing cycles, and after heating in an oven at 130°C for 2 days. GPC analysis was then performed on each of the three samples to determine the molecular weight of each sample.
Conclusions
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