International Journal of Applied Chemistry
  • Year: 2009
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 1

Preparation and Structural Characterization of Copolymer of Melamine - Silicic Acid – N, N’ Dimethylthiourea by Elemental and Spectroscopic Analysis (IR, UV and NMR)

  • Author:
  • Vandana 1, Pratibha Chaudhary2, Man Singh3
  • Total Page Count: 8
  • Page Number: 9 to 16

1Delhi Institute of Technology and Management, Gannaur.

2Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology, Murthal.

3Chemistry Research Lab., Deshbandhu College, Kalkaajee, New Delhi.

Abstract

The novel condensed copolymer MSDMTU (Melamine-Silicic Acid-N, N’ Dimethylthiourea) is prepared in stochiometeric ratio 3:3:1 w/w in ethanol medium. It has been characterized with elemental and spectral analysis (IR, UV and 1H NMR). The analysis and the characterization indicate the replacement of all hydroxyl groups of silicic acid and formation of a copolymer. The elemental and spectral data of the copolymer MSDMTU are correlated with their structural evidences and compatibility. Such materials may open a futuristic door for conducting and metal scavenging polymers.

Keywords

N, N'Dimethylthiourea, silicic acid, acetylated melamine, stretching vibration frequencies, ultra-violet spectroscopy