In the preceding paper (Part1), we defined the average molecular weight,
MSD, calculated by Svedverg's equation, and gave the relationship among
MSD,
Mw, and
Mn. In order to confirm these theoretical relationships we carried out sedimentation, diffusion and light scattering measurements of polystyrene samples in butanone. Molecular weight distribution curves were obtained from sedimentation and diffusion measurements. The average molecular weights,
MSD,
Mw, and
Mn, were calculated from the molecular weight distribution curves and their values were in good agreement with the observed values. The relationship,
MSD=M
w-γ(
Mw-Mn) is also established experimentally. The following relations were obtained between molecular weight and sedimentation and diffusion constants_??
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