Solubility parameters of poly(vinylidene fluoride)

The solubility behavior of poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) in about 50 liquids was investigated. The results were input to a computer program to obtain a three-dimensional representation of the polymer solubility region in the Hansen space; the values of dispersion, hydrogen bonding, and polar components of the total solubility parameter δt,P were evaluated. The latter was also estimated from limiting viscosity number data in the eight solvents found. Both experimental methods gave δt,P values in very good agreement. Comparisons among our findings, the literature, and calculated results are discussed.