Polymers with parabanic units in the macromolecular chain were prepare
d by intermolecular reaction between various polyureas and oxalyl chlo
ride. The influence of polymer structure on the heterocyclization proc
ess and on the properties of the resulting polymers are discussed. All
polymers were characterized by elemental and thermogravimetric analys
es, inherent viscosities, IR spectra, differential scanning calorimetr
y, X-ray diffraction, and electrical conductivity measurements. (C) 19
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