Abstract: The novel polyester of the present invention is capable of forming an anisotropic melt phase and may be prepared on a relatively economical basis. Such polyester includes a relatively low concentration of 6-oxy-2-naphthoyl moiety in combination with a more substantial concentration of 4-oxybenzoyl moiety. Other key moieties present are 4,4'-dioxybiphenyl moiety and terephthaloyl moiety. The polyester has been found to be capable of undergoing melt extrusion at a sufficiently low temperature to form quality high performance fibers, films, and three-dimensional shaped articles. Such product surprisingly has been found to be capable of exhibiting unusually high modulus characteristics in combination with other desirable properties.

Abstract: An improved melt processable blend is provided comprised of a polymer selected from the group consisting of a polyolefin and a polyester and a low molecular weight liquid crystalline compound which is capable of forming an anisotropic melt phase at the melt processing temperature of the blend.

Abstract: A novel wholly aromatic polyester is provided which contains specified concentrations of 6-oxy-2-naphthoyl and 4-oxy-4'-carboxybiphenyl moieties and which may optionally possess ring substitution (as described) upon such moieties. It has been found that the wholly aromatic polyester of the present invention is capable of exhibiting an anisotropic melt phase which is readily melt processable to form quality fibers, films, molded articles, etc. The color characteristics of the new polymer are excellent (i.e. the polymer is of a white or pale coloration). Additionally, since the new wholly aromatic polyester tends to incorporate a lesser number of ester units per unit weight it is expected to exhibit enhanced stability at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: A novel wholly aromatic polyester is provided which exhibits an optically anisotropic melt phase and an unusually low melting temperature which renders the same particularly suited for use as a matrix resin in the formation of a fiber reinforced composite article, etc. The polyester of the present invention consists essentially of recurring 6-oxy-2-naphthoyl moiety, p-oxybenzoyl moiety, 2,6-dioxyanthraquinone moiety, and dicarboxy aryl moiety (as described). The hydrogen atoms present upon the aromatic rings of these moieties optionally may be partially substituted (as described). The wholly aromatic polyester is capable of forming the desired anisotropic melt at a temperature below 260.degree. C., and in a particularly preferred embodiment at a temperature below approximately 250.degree. C.

Abstract: An improved high performance thermally stable polymer is provided. Such polymer is composed primarily of recurring 6-oxy-2-naphthoyl moieties and is preferably a homopolymer of 6-oxy-2-naphthoyl moieties, i.e. poly(6-oxy-2-naphthoate). It is particularly suited for use in the formation of plasma spray coatings and compression or impact molded articles, and has been found to offer a thermal stability which is superior to that of poly(4-oxybenzoate). Small amounts (as described) of other ester-forming moieties and/or amide-forming moieties optionally may also be present.

Abstract: A novel wholly aromatic polyester is provided which contains specified concentrations of recurring 2,6-dicarboxynaphthalene moiety, 2,6-dioxynaphthalene moiety, terephthaloyl moiety, and 1,4-dioxybenzene moiety. It has been found that such polyester is capable of exhibiting an anisotropic melt phase which is readily melt processable to form quality fibers, films, molded articles, etc. The absence in the polymer chain of moieties derived from hydroxy acids has been found to yield a highly linear more extended polymer chain along the polyester which contributes to the stiffness characteristics of shaped articles comprising the same.

Abstract: A melt processable poly(ester-carbonate) which is capable of forming an anisotropic melt phase is provided. The poly(ester-carbonate) of the present invention consists essentially of the recurring units (a) 6-oxy-2-naphthoyl moiety, (b) dioxyaryl moiety, (c) carbonyl moiety (i.e., carbonate moiety), and, optionally, (d) other aromatic moiety derived from aromatic hydroxyacid and (e) carbocyclic dicarboxyl moiety in the proportions indicated. Preferably, the dioxyaryl moiety is derived from hydroquinone, the carbonic acid moiety which is derived from a diarylcarbonate (e.g., diphenyl carbonate), and the additional aromatic moiety which is derived from an aromatic hydroxyacid is derived from hydroxybenzoic acid. The resulting poly(ester-carbonate) exhibits a melting temperature below approximately 400.degree. C., preferably below approximately 350.degree. C. The poly(ester-carbonate) of the present invention is preferably formed by a melt polymerization technique.

Abstract: An improved wholly aromatic polyester is provided which exhibits an anisotropic melt phase and which is capable of readily undergoing melt processing. The wholly aromatic polyester consists essentially of the recurring units (a) p-oxybenzoyl moiety, (b) 2,6-dioxynaphthalene moiety, (c) 2,6-dioxyanthraquinone moiety, and (d) terephthaloyl moiety in the concentrations indicated. The resulting polymer is substantially free of aromatic rings possessing ring substitution and meta disposed linkages in the polymer chain. The present invention represents an improvement over the polyester of U.S. Pat. No. 4,184,996 since the melt phase may be formed at an advantageously reduced temperature thereby better facilitating the use of standard melt processing equipment when forming fibers, films, three-dimensional shaped articles, etc.

Abstract: A melt processable poly(ester-amide) which is capable of forming an anisotropic melt phase is provided. The poly(ester-amide) of the present invention consists essentially of the recurring units (a) p-oxybenzoyl moiety, (b) 2,6-dicarboxynaphthalene moiety, (c) aromatic moiety capable of forming an amide linkage in the polymer, and, optionally, (d) p-dioxyphenyl moiety and (e) other carbocyclic dicarboxyl moiety, in the proportions indicated. Preferably, the aromatic moiety capable of forming an amide linkage is derived from p-aminophenol or p-phenylenediamine. The carbocyclic dicarboxyl moiety is preferably aromatic. The resulting poly(ester-amide) exhibits a melting temperature below approximately 400.degree. C., preferably below approximately 350.degree. C. The poly(ester-amide) of the present invention is preferably formed by a melt polymerization technique.

Abstract: A novel polyester is provided which has been found to exhibit an optically anisotropic melt phase which enables it readily to undergo melt processing to form quality molded articles possessing unusually high impact properties, etc. The polyester of the present invention contains recurring 6-oxy-2-naphthoyl, 4-oxybenzoyl, and 1,4-dicarboxycyclohexane moieties in addition to a moiety derived from an aromatic diol in the proportions indicated. The hydrogen atoms present upon the aromatic rings optionally may be at least partially substituted (as described). The polyester is capable of forming the desired anisotropic melt at a temperature below approximately 350.degree. C., and in a particularly preferred embodiment at a temperature below approximately 320.degree. C.

Abstract: A melt processable poly(ester-amide) which is capable of forming an anisotropic melt phase is provided. The poly(ester-amide) of the present invention consists essentially of the recurring units (a) 6-oxy-2-naphthoyl moiety, (b) other aromatic moiety derived from aromatic hydroxyacid, (c) carbocyclic dicarboxyl moiety, (d) aromatic moiety capable of forming an amide linkage in the polymer, and, optionally, (e) dioxyaryl moiety in the proportions indicated. Preferably, the moiety capable of forming an amide linkage is derived from p-aminophenol or p-phenylenediamine. The resulting poly(ester-amide) exhibits a melting temperature below approximately 400.degree. C., preferably below approximately 350.degree. C. The poly(ester-amide) of the present invention is preferably formed by a melt polymerization technique.

Abstract: A melt processable poly(ester-amide) which is capable of forming an anisotropic melt phase is provided. The poly(ester-amide) of the present invention consists essentially of the recurring units (a) 6-oxy-2-naphthoyl moiety, (b) aromatic moiety capable of forming an amide linkage in the polymer, and, optionally, (c) other aromatic moiety derived from aromatic hydroxyacid, in the proportions indicated. The aromatic moiety capable of forming an amide linkage in the polymer is an amino derivative or a substituted amino derivative of an aromatic carboxylic acid. Preferably, the aromatic moiety capable of forming an amide linkage is derived from p-aminobenzoic acid. The resulting poly(ester-amide) exhibits a melting temperature below approximately 400.degree. C., preferably below approximately 350.degree. C. The poly(ester-amide) of the present invention is preferably formed by a melt polymerization technique.

Abstract: A melt processable poly(ester-amide) which is capable of forming an anisotropic melt phase is provided. The poly(ester-amide) of the present invention consists essentially of the recurring units (a) dioxyanthraquinone moiety, (b) p-oxybenzoyl moiety, (c) dicarboxyl moiety, as defined, and (d) aromatic moiety capable of forming an amide linkage in the polymer, in the proportions indicated. Preferably, the moiety capable of forming an amide linkage is derived from p-aminophenol or p-phenylenediamine. The resulting poly(ester-amide) exhibits a melting temperature below approximately 400.degree. C., preferably below approximately 350.degree. C. The poly(ester-amide) of the present invention is preferably formed by a melt polymerization technique.

Abstract: A melt processable poly(ester-amide) which is capable of forming an anisotropic melt phase is provided. The poly(ester-amide) of the present invention consists essentially of the recurring units (a) p-oxybenzoyl moiety, (b) 2,6-dioxynaphthylene moiety, (c) carbocyclic dicarboxyl moiety, (d) aromatic moiety capable of forming an amide linkage in the polymer, and optionally, (e) p-dioxyaryl moiety, in the proportions indicated. Preferably, the aromatic moiety capable of forming an amide linkage is derived from p-aminophenol or p-phenylenediamine. The resulting poly(ester-amide) exhibits a melting temperature below approximately 400.degree. C., preferably below approximately 350.degree. C. The poly(ester-amide) of the present invention is preferably formed by a melt polymerization technique.

Abstract: A novel polyester is provided which has been found to exhibit an optically anisotropic melt phase at a temperature which enables it readily to undergo melt processing to form quality molded articles, etc. The polyester of the present invention is formed primarily of recurring 6-oxy-2-naphthoyl and m-oxybenzoyl moieties in the proportions indicated. The hydrogen atoms present upon the aromatic rings of these moieties optionally may be at least partially substituted (as described). Also, minor amounts of other ester-forming moieties may be included in the polyester so long as the optically anisotropic character in the melt and ease of melt processability are retained. In a preferred embodiment the wholly aromatic polyester is capable of undergoing melt processing at a temperature below approximately 370.degree. C., and in a particularly preferred embodiment at a temperature of approximately 280.degree. to 320.degree. C.

Abstract: A melt processable poly(ester-amide) which is capable of forming an anisotropic melt phase is provided. The poly(ester-amide) of the present invention consists essentially of the recurring units (a) 6-oxy-2-naphthoyl moiety, (b) aryl dicarboxyl moiety or trans-1,4-dicarboxycyclohexane moiety, (c) an aromatic moiety capable of forming an amide linkage in the polymer, and (d) optionally, dioxyaryl moiety in the proportions indicated. Preferably, the aromatic moiety capable of forming an amide linkage is p-aminophenol or p-phenylenediamine. The resulting poly(ester-amide) exhibits a melting temperature below approximately 400.degree. C., preferably below approximately 350.degree. C. The poly(ester-amide) of the present invention is preferably formed by a melt polymerization technique.

Abstract: An improved solution of a polybenzimidazole suitable for use in the formation of shaped articles (e.g. fibers, films, and the like) is provided which includes a minor amount of an organo-lithium compound (as defined) which has been found to be capable of inhibiting the separation of the solution into phases of greater and lesser concentrations of the polybenzimidazole upon the passage of time. In a preferred embodiment the organo-lithium compound is lithium stearate. Not only is stability imparted to the solution prior to the formation of a shaped article, but the potential for catastrophic corrosive stress cracking of stainless steel equipment in contact with the solution is eliminated such as that which may occur following the extended use of the common prior art additive, lithium chloride.

Abstract: A novel thermotropic polyester is provided which has been found to exhibit an optically anisotropic melt phase at a temperature which enables it readily to undergo melt processing to form quality molded articles, fibers, etc., which exhibit substantial flexibility. For instance, molded articles can be prepared having an unusually high impact strength, toughness, and high extension in addition to other highly satisfactory mechanical properties. The polyester of the present invention contains recurring 6-oxy-2-naphthoyl and p-oxybenzoyl moieties in addition to terephthaloyl moieties and meta-dioxyphenylene moieties in the proportions indicated. Such meta-dioxyphenylene moieties are non-symmetrical in structure. The hydrogen atoms present upon the aromatic rings of these moieties optionally may be at least partially substituted (as described). The wholly aromatic polyester is capable of forming the desired optically anisotropic melt at a temperature below approximately 350.degree. C.

Abstract: A novel polyester is provided which has been found to exhibit an optically anisotropic melt phase which enables it readily to undergo melt processing to form quality fibers, films, molded articles, etc. The polyester of the present invention contains recurring 6-oxy-2-naphthoyl moieties in addition to moieties derived from at least one aromatic diol and trans-1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid in the proportions indicated. The hydrogen atoms present upon the rings of these moieties optionally may be at least partially substituted (as described). The polyester is capable of forming the desired anisotropic melt at a temperature below approximately 350.degree. C., and in a particularly preferred embodiment at a temperature below approximately 320.degree. C.

Abstract: A novel polyester is provided which has been found to exhibit an optically anisotropic melt phase at a temperature which enables it readily to undergo melt processing to form quality fibers, films, molded articles, etc. The polyester consists essentially of substantial concentrations of 3-phenyl-4-oxybenzoyl and/or 2-phenyl-4-oxybenzoyl moieties in combination with dioxy aryl and dicarboxy aryl moieties in the proportions indicated. In a further embodiment 4-oxybenzoyl and/or 6-oxy-2-naphthoyl moieties also are included. The wholly aromatic polyester is capable of forming an anisotropic melt at a temperature below approximately 350.degree. C., and preferably at a temperature below approximately 320.degree. C.