Abstract: A polymeric composition containing internal lubricants is suitable for low friction applications. The composition contains from about 65 to about 85 weight percent of a polymeric blend and from about 15 to about 35 weight percent of internal lubricants, wherein said blend consists essentially of from about 35 to about 100 weight percent of polybenzimidazole and from about 0 to about 65 weight percent of poly(aryletherketone), and said lubricants consist essentially of graphite and boron nitride in a weight ratio of about 1:10 to about 10:1, respectively. The composition is useful for preparing shaped articles such as bearings, bearing sleeves, rings, etc.

Abstract: A process for preparing a polyaminopolymer which contains functionality comprises the steps of (a) contacting a polyfunctional amine with an unsaturated alkylating agent under reaction conditions to form an amine/unsaturated alkylating agent adduct; (b) contacting the adduct with a polyfunctional compound such that a polyaminopolymer is formed: (e) contacting the polyaminopolymer with a halogen, hypohalous acid or precursor thereof such that a polyaminopolymer having halohydrin or dihalo functionality is formed, and (d) raising the pH of the polyaminopolymer having halohydrin or vicinal dihalo functionality sufficiently to cause an increase in molecular weight. Alternatively, the invention is a process having steps (a), (b), (c) and optionally (d), but with a step (h) between steps (b) and (c) of contacting the polyaminopolymer with a crosslinking agent therefor having at least two functional groups reactive with amine groups such that a crosslinked polyaminopolymer is formed.

Abstract: An oriented, shaped article comprising at least about 55% and less than about 80% by weight of a first polymer phase of at least one lyotropic polymer and at least about 20% and less than about 45% by weight of a second polymer phase of at least one thermally-consolidatable polymer and consolidated parts made therefrom.

Abstract: Graft copolymers comprising a poly-alpha-olefin base polymer selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, and compatible mixtures thereof, having grafted thereto an olefinic monomer. The grafted monomer is present in an amount effective to increase the amount of protein that will bind to the graft copolymer as compared with the base polymer.Also disclosed are polymer/protein compositions comprising a graft copolymer having a protein immobilized on the surface thereof, processes for the preparation of the above-described graft copolymers and compositions, methods of immobilizing proteins, and methods of immunoassay based on such immobilization.

Abstract: Higher molecular weight copolymers of polyaspartic acid which are suitable for the inhibition of scale deposition may be obtained by reacting maleic acid and ammonia in a stoichiometric excess, with a diamine or a triamine, at 120.degree.-350.degree. C., preferably 180.degree.-300.degree. C., and then converting the copolymer of polysuccinimide formed to a salt of a copolymer of polyaspartic acid by hydrolysis with a hydroxide. Alkyl or substituted alkyl groups may be incorporated in the backbone of the polymer by adding a alkyl or substituted alkyl monoamine to maleic acid and ammonia and heating at 120.degree. C. or more until polymerization has occurred.

Abstract: A polymeric reaction product is disclosed that is a silylated polyamine-containing polymer having moieties from fatty acid moieties and/or chain extenders as difunctional organo moieties and free amine moieties and hydrolyzed and/or hydrolyzable organofunctional silane moieties and that is at least water dispersible. The reactants that produce this product are a polyamine-containing polymer with fatty acid moieties and free amine moieties and at least one amine-reactable organo functional alkoxysilane or its hydrolysis products. The former reactant results from the reaction of a polyamine-containing polymer with free amine moieties with fatty acids alone or in mixtures with other fatty acids and/or dimer acids. The polymeric reaction product is combined with a predominant amount of water to form a fiber treating formulation that can reside on the surface of one or more treated fibers.

Abstract: Water-soluble rigid-rod aromatic heterocyclic polymers having repeating units of the formula: ##STR1## wherein n has a value of 0.05 to 1.

Abstract: Water-soluble crosslinkable compounds obtainable by reaction of reactive products which contain halogenohydrin groups and have been obtained by reacting polyamines and epihalogenohydrin or 1,3-dihalogeno-2-hydroxy-propane with inorganic bases and subsequently reacting the resulting products with inorganic acids and/or organic acids, can be used as pigment binders and/or crosslinking agents in textile printing pastes.

Abstract: A creping aid comprising the reaction product of a polyamide of a dibasic acid or of the ester of an aliphatic dibasic acid and methyl bis(3-aminopropylamine) with epichlorohydrin in a mole ratio of the polyamide to the epichlorohydrin between about 1:0.1 and about 1:0.33, and a composition comprising an aqueous solution of the creping aid.

Abstract: Graft copolymers of polybenzazole and poly(phenylene sulfide) are synthesized by the reaction of terephthalic acid and 4,6-diaminoresorcinol with 2-(polyphenylene sulfide)terephthalic acid. The resulting graft copolymer can be cross-linked by heating to provide a cross-linked product having improved thermal stability, acid resistance, and compressive strength.

Abstract: Para-ordered aromatic heterocyclic polymers having repeating units of the formula: ##STR1## wherein n has a value of 0.05 to 1.00 and Q is a benzobisazole of the formula ##STR2## wherein X is --S-- or --O--, are soluble in aprotic solvents.

Abstract: Water-soluble rigid-rod aromatic heterocyclic polymers having repeating units of the formula: ##STR1## wherein n has a value of 0.05 to 1.

Abstract: A novel miscible blend of component polymers comprised of from about 5 weight percent to about 95 weight percent of a polybenzimidazole and from about 95 weight percent to about 5 weight percent of an aromatic polyamide, aromatic polyamide-hydrazide or aromatic polyamide containing heterocyclic linkages. Miscibility of the component polymers of the blend is indicated by infrared, X-Ray and Differential Scanning Calorimetry analyses and scanning electron photomicrographs. In a film or molded article of a blend mostly comprised of a polybenzimidazole, it is preferred that the aromatic polyamide, aromatic polyamide-hydrazide or aromatic polyamide containing heterocyclic linkages be present in the blend in an amount sufficient to result in a blend with improved tensile properties compared to the polybenzimidazole and that is more thermally processable than the polybenzimidazole.

Abstract: Higher molecular weight copolymers of polyaspartic acid which are suitable for the inhibition of scale deposition may be obtained by reacting maleic acid and ammonia in a stoichiometric excess, with a diamine or a triamine, at 120.degree.-350.degree. C., preferably 180.degree.-300.degree. C., and then converting the copolymer of polysuccinimide formed to a salt of a copolymer of polyaspartic acid by hydrolysis with a hydroxide.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for preparing a polyaminopolymer which contains functionality comprising the steps of (a) contacting a polyfunctional amine with an unsaturated alkylating agent under reaction conditions to form an amine/unsaturated alkylating agent adduct; (b) contacting the adduct with a polyfunctional compound such that a polyaminopolymer is formed; (c) contacting the polyaminopolymer with a halogen, hypohalous acid or precursor thereof such that a polyaminopolymer having halohydrin or dihalo functionality is formed; and (d) raising the pH of the polyaminopolymer having halohydrin or vicinal dihalo functionality sufficiently to cause an increase in molecular weight. Alternatively, the invention is a process having steps (a), (b), (c) and optionally (d), but with a step (h) between steps (b) and (c) of contacting the polyaminopolymer with a crosslinking agent therefor having at least two functional groups reactive with amine groups such that a crosslinked polyaminopolymer is formed.

Abstract: A process for preparing shaped polybenzimidazole sintered products having increased resistance to dimensional modification by absorption of water and the products prepared therefrom.

Abstract: Provided are polymers containing methine linkages. Also provided are shaped or formed articles comprised of the light absorbing polymers either alone or admixed with other thermoplastic polymers to form a light absorbing thermoplastic polymer composition.

Abstract: Fibers and fibrets of a novel miscible blend of component polymers comprising from about 5 weight percent to about 95 weight percent of a polybenzimidazole and from about 95 weight percent to about 5 weight percent of an aromatic polyamide, aromatic polyamide-hydrazide or aromatic polyamide containing heterocyclic linkages. Miscibility of the component polymers of the blend is indicated by infrared, X-Ray and Differential Scanning Calorimetry analyses and electron photomicrographs. In fibers or fibrets of a blend mostly comprised of a polybenzimidazole, it is preferred that the aromatic polyamide, aromatic polyamide-hydrazide or aromatic polyamide containing heterocyclic linkages be present in the blend in an amount sufficient to yield a blend with improved tensile properties compared to the polybenzimidazole and more thermally processable than the polybenzimidazole. The fibers or fibrets of the blend have a lower moisture regain than polybenzimidazole fibers or fibrets.

Abstract: A cold compactible polymeric powder capable of being compressed into a shaped article includes a polybenzimidazole containing powder having an apparent density ranging from about 0.14 to about 0.300 gm/cm.sup.3, a compaction constant ranging from about 0.100 to about 0.500 MPa.sup.-1, and a plasticizer content ranging from about 1 to about 25 weight percent The highly porous polymeric powders are preferably formed by dissolving polymeric resins in a suitable solvent to form a polymeric solution, and atomizing the solution into a droplet atmosphere of a non-solvent.

Abstract: Quaternary ammonium polyarylamides are provided that are useful in articles of manufacture that require minimal ionic impurities. The polyarylamides are produced by reacting certain polyamides together with quaternary ammonium bases of the formula R.sup.4.sub.4 N.sup.+ X.sup.-, wherein each R.sup.4 is independently selected from hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl, provided that at least one of the R.sup.4 groups contains at least one beta hydrogen atom. There is also provided the process for producing the polyarylamides, the process for making articles of manufacture from the polyarylamides, and a process for modifying the surfaces of such polyamides.

Abstract: Fine, porous polybenzimidazole-containing particles prepared by spray-atomizing/quenching a polybenzimidazole-containing polymer solution into porous polybenzimidazole-containing particles, and fluidized bed, oppose jet milling the particles into fine, porous polybenzimidazole-containing particles. The milled particles exhibit a narrow particle size distribution centered at about a 5 .mu.m mean particle size, a surface area of about 35 m.sup.2 /g, and an open porosity of about 1.2 cm.sup.2 /gm which is at pore radius of less than about 100 nm.

Abstract: A stable solution of polybenzimidazole resin containing from approximately 10 to approximately 35 weight percent of resins and from approximately 65 to approximately 90 weight percent of a suitable solvent, the resins consist of from approximately 70 to approximately 95 weight percent of polybenzimidazole and from approximately 5 to approximately 30 weight percent of polysulfone, wherein the solution is substantially free of organic salt. The solution is useful for the production of films, fibers and molded articles exhibiting enhanced mechanical properties.

Abstract: Fusible, rod-like, graft polymers and copolymers having repeating units of the formula: ##STR1## wherein x ranges from 0 to about 0.97, y is 1-x, Y is a poly(etherketone) (PEK) or a poly(etheretherketone) (PEEK), and wherein Ba is a benzobisimidazole or benzobisthiazole moiety are provided.Also provided are methods for preparing the above polymers and copolymers, 2-(2,6-dimethylphenoxy)terephthalic acid and a method for preparing the latter.

Abstract: Rigid-rod aromatic heterocyclic copolymers having repeating units of the formula: ##STR1## wherein n has a value of about 0.10 to 0.99, m is 1.0-n, Ar is a para-ordered divalent aromatic moiety, as defined hereinafter, and wherein Ba is a benzobisazole moiety of the formula: ##STR2## wherein X is --O--, --S-- or --NH. Ar can be any para-ordered divalent moiety such as, for example, 1,4-phenylene, 4,4'-biphenylene, 4,4"-terphenylene, and the like, as well as substituted divalent moieties, such as, for example: ##STR3## wherein R is Q or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, wherein Q is ##STR4## wherein Z is --O-- or --S--; ##STR5## wherein R is as defined above, or ##STR6## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are --H or -phenyl, R.sup.2 is --H or ##STR7## wherein Q is as defined above, and R.sup.4 is R.sup.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of improved water soluble polyaminopolyamide-epichlorohydrin resins is disclosed. The polyaminopolyamide-epichlorohydrin reaction is continued until between 70% to 100% of the total charge of epichlorohydrin has reacted. The polyaminopolyamide-epichlorohydrin mixture is then treated with a specified amount of a halogen-free mineral acid. Preferably the mineral acid is selected from the group consisting of sulphuric acid, phosphoric acid, nitric acid and sodium hydrogen sulphate. Following the completion of the acid addition the reaction is continued to effect at least a 10% reduction in the polymer bound organochlorine concentration, based on the composition of the reaction mixture at the time of the acid addition.

Abstract: Described herein are miscible blends of a poly(aryl ether ketone) and an imide-containing polymer which are useful in the manufacture of extruded film, continuous fiber composites and injection molded articles.

Abstract: This invention provides acrylate-modified polyamide resins comprising the Michael addition product of a mixture of a thermoplastic polyamide and reactive diluent with a polyol ester having a plurality of acrylate ester groups, wherein the mole ratio of the initial acrylate groups of the polyol ester to the initial amino groups of the polyamide ranges from about 0.5 to about 8.0, and wherein the reactive diluent's from about 1% to about 25% by weight polyamide. The diluent comprises mono- and di-substituted amines of 10 to 44 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Molded article having improved thermal resistance and strength formed from a homogeneous mixture comprising from about 5 to 75 percent by weight polybenzimidazole and from about 95 to 25 percent by weight of a polyaryleneketone. These articles are obtained by injection molding techniques.

Abstract: A miscible blend comprising from about 5 to about 95 weight percent of a polybenzimidazole and from about 95 to about 5 weight percent of a polyamide-imide having fluorine-containing linking groups, total weight percent of the two polymers being 100. A process for preparing the blends comprises dissolving in a mutual solvent from about 5 to about 95 weight percent of the aromatic polybenzimidazole to about 95 to about 5 weight percent of the polyamide-imide having fluorine-containing linking groups, based on the total weight of those polymers and subsequently evaporating the solvent, thereby producing a dried blend of a polybenzimidazole and a polyamide-imide having fluorine-containing linking groups. The blends, particularly in the form of films, fibers or fibrets, may be post-treated with heat or sulfuric acid in order to minimize their shrinkage when subsequently subjected to heat and in order to increase their resistance to solvents and acid.

Abstract: An isocyanate-reactive composition comprising the reaction product of:a) an organic compound having the formula:Q--[X--COY].sub.norQ--[X--CO--R--(COY).sub.m ].sub.nwherein Q represents an organic residue, X-represents oxygen or sulphur, Y represents a halogen atom or an aryloxy group, R is a polyvalent hydrocarbon radical, m is a whole number from 1 to 3 and n is a whole number of at least 2, andb) a polyfunctional compound which is capable of reacting with reactant (a) and contains at least one imino or enamino group.

Abstract: Composites based on PEEKK and reinforcing fibers give moldings which have a high modulus of elasticity. The moldings have a higher rigidity and heat resistance in comparison with moldings produced from prior-art polyetherketones. The proportion of reinforcing fibers is 1 to 70% by weight. Composites of this type can be processed in standard injection molding machines.

Abstract: Preparation of conductive polymers, particularly polyanilines having good solubility in organic solvents and high electrical conductivity, by providing a mixture of aniline, dianiline and a flexible diamine such as 1,3-bis (3-aminophenoxy)benzene or triethylene tetramine. The mixture is reacted in the presence of an oxidant such as ammonium persulfate and a protonic (Bronsted) acid, e.g. tosic acid, to polymerize the mixture and form a conductive polyaniline in which the conjugation is interrupted by an intermediate diamine group, and which renders the resulting polymer more flexible than polyaniline per se. The conductive polymer so produced also has terminal primary amino groups which aid solubility and which are further reactive. The conductive polyaniline product of the invention can be blended with non-conductive resins such as polyimides to provide cured conductive resin blends having good mechanical properties.

Abstract: A molecular composite system consisting essentially of a para-oriented benzobisazole polymer and a matrix polymer, poly(2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid).

Abstract: Linear or multidimensional, crosslinking, solvent resistant oxazole, thiazole, or imidazole (i.e., heterocycle) oligomers and blends of the crosslinking oligomers and noncrosslinking comparable polymers are described. The oligomers are prepared by reacting tetraamines, diaminodiols, or diaminothiols (i.e. four-functional compounds) with poly-carboxylic acid halides, and crosslinking phenylimide end cap monomers in a suitable solvent under an inert atmosphere.

Abstract: Described herein are miscible blends of a poly(aryl ether ketone) and an imide-containing polymer which are useful in the manufacture of extruded film, continuous fiber composites and injection molded articles.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses non-phase-separated thermoplastic block copolymers containing rigid rod PBZ blocks and thermoplastic PBZ blocks; dopes and compositions containing those block copolymers; a process for making shaped articles from thermoplastic block copolymers containing rigid rod PBZ blocks and thermoplastic PBZ blocks; and shaped articles made by that process.

Abstract: Molded article having improved thermal resistance and strength formed from a homogeneous mixture comprising from about 5 to 75 percent by weight polybenzimidazole and from about 95 to 25 percent by weight of a polyaryleneketone. These articles are obtained by injection molding techniques.

Abstract: High thermal stabilities are achievable in linear or multidimensional sulfone, solvent resistant oligomers by incorporating oxazole, thiazole, or imidazole linkages into the oligomer backbone. Blended oligomers of crosslinking oligomers and noncrosslinking compatible polymers are also described. The oligomers include residues of four-functional compounds of the formula: ##STR1## (or isomers thereof) wherein M=--CO--, --S--, --O--, --SO.sub.2 -- or --(CF.sub.3).sub.2 C--; andY=--OH, --SH, or --NH.sub.2.In an improved method, the reactants are condensed at or below ambient temperature in the presence of pyridine in a suitable solvent such as N,N'-dimethylacetamide (DMAC).

Abstract: Polyaminoamides of formula: ##STR1## in which A.sub.1 represents a divalent radical of structure: ##STR2## in which a and b=0 or 1 ##STR3## in which c and d=0 or 1 ##STR4## B.sub.1 represents: 1) in the proportions of 60 to 100% (in moles), the radical ##STR5## in which x.sub.2 =2 and n.sub.1 =1 or 2, or alternatively, x.sub.1 =3 and n.sub.1 =1 and e=0 or 12) in the proportions of 0 to 40% (in moles), the radical (II) above in which x.sub.1 =2 and n.sub.1 =0 or the radical ##STR6## 3) in the proportions of 0 to 20% (in moles), the radical--NH--(CH.sub.2).sub.6 --NH--;in radicals A.sub.1 and B.sub.1, Y represents a residue of an ultraviolet radiation-absorbing molecule, anda+b+c+d+e.gtoreq.1, it being understood that when a, b, c, d or e are zero, the nitrogen atom is then bound to a hydrogen atom;the ratio ##EQU1## is between 0.05 and 0.5; A.sub.2 represents a bivalent radical which has one of the following structures: ##STR7## B.sub.

Abstract: A fusible, rod-like, graft copolymer having repeating units of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is (--CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CONH--).sub.m or (--CH.sub.2 --CH(CH.sub.3)--O--).sub.n, wherein m has an average value of 5.0 to 35.0 and n has an average value of 1.0 to 30.0.

Abstract: A dispersing agent for dispersing solid particles in an organic liquid having the composition ##STR1## wherein ##STR2## is the residue of a polyester chain having a molecular weight of at least 1700, derived from a hydroxycarboxylic acid containing 16-22 carbon atoms, ##STR3## is the residue of a mono or polyamide having up to 12 amido bonds, which is amino terminated in both ends and wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each independently hydrogen or alkyl or alkenyl containing up to 20 carbon atoms; Z is a salt of a carboxylic acid containing 8-18 carbon atoms and a diamine NHR.sub.3 --T--NH.sub.2 wherein T is alkylene or alkenylene containing 2-12 carbon atoms and optionally comprising one or more oxygen or nitrogen bridges and R.sub.3 is hydrogen or alkyl or alkenyl containing up to 20 carbon atoms; Q is a carboxylic acid containing 8-18 carbon atoms or a diamine NHR.sub.3 --T--NH.sub.2, wherein T and R.sub.3 are defined as above. Said dispersing agent can be used for preparing an easily dispersable pigment.

Abstract: A sulfoalkyl derivative of N-substituted hydroxyethylated polybenzimidazole is disclosed, produced by the reaction of an N-substituted hydroxyethylated polybenzimidazole anion with a sultone. The N-substituted hydroxyethylated polybenzimidazole polymer is first reacted with an alkali hydride to produce the anion of N-substituted hydroxyethylated polybenzimidazole. The N-substituted hydroxyethylated polybenzimidazole anion is then reacted with the sultone to produce a sulfoalkyl derivative of the N-substituted hydroxyethylated polybenzimidazole polymer. These derivatives find great use as ion exchange devices.

Abstract: A water-soluble organic polybase which is useful for the cationization of asbestos-free, cellulose fiber filter media is prepared by reacting a mixture of a compound of the formulaR.sup.2 --CO--R.sup.1 --COOHand a polyalkyleneimine with a difunctional alkylating agent, wherein R.sup.1 is a single bond or alkylene having 1 to 10 carbon atoms and R.sup.2 is inter alia a moiety of the formulaH.sub.2 N--(CH.sub.2).sub.u --NH--(CH.sub.2).sub.u --NH).sub.wwherein u is the number 2, 3, 4 or 5 and w is the number 0, 1, 2 or 3.

Abstract: Cationic crosslinkable polyamidoamine resins which are obtainable by reaction of(A) a water-soluble polyamidoamine prepared from(1) aliphatic or aromatic dicarboxylic acids or functional derivatives thereof, such as anhydrides, esters or half-esters, and .omega.-aminocarboxylic acids containing at least 3 C atoms or lactams thereof, and(2) a polyamine mixture of (.alpha.) polyamines which contain at least two amino groups which are capable of amide formation and at least one further secondary or tertiary amino group, and (.beta.) polyamines which contain only two amino groups which are capable of amide formation,(B) with an epihalogenohydrin, in a molar ratio of 0.7 to 3.5 mol of epihalogenohydrin per mol of basic nitrogen in component (A),(C) with an inorganic base and(D) with 0.2 to 9.0 mol of a halogen-free mineral or carboxylic acid, the acid being added in at least an amount to give a pH of at least 5,are used as agents for imparting wet strength to paper.

Abstract: A thermally-curable acrylate-modified aminoamide resin is the Michael addition product of an aminoamide thermoplastic polymer with a polyol ester having multiple acrylate groups, to which is added a free radical curing initiator.

Abstract: Miscible compositions comprising from about 1 part by weight to about 99 parts by weight of an aromatic polyetherimide and from about 99 parts by weight of about 1 part by weight of an aromatic polybenzimidazole. Preferably, the composition comprises from about 5 parts by weight to about 95 parts by weight of an aromatic polyetherimide and from about 95 parts by weight to about 5 parts by weight of an aromatic polybenzimidazole. In a composition mostly comprised of an aromatic polybenzimidazole, it is preferred that the aromatic polyetherimide be present in the composition in an amount sufficient to make the aromatic polybenzimidazole more thermally processable and also less susceptible to moisture. More preferably, such compositions are comprised of from about 65 parts by weight to about 95 parts by weight of an aromatic polybenzimidazole and from about 35 parts by weight to about 5 parts by weight of an aromatic polyetherimide.

Abstract: Miscible compositions comprising from about 1 part by weight to about 99 parts by weight of an aromatic polyimide and from about 99 parts by weight to about 1 part by weight of an aromatic polybenzimidazole. Preferably, the composition comprises from about 5 parts by weight to about 95 parts by weight of an aromatic polyimide and from about 95 parts by weight to about 5 parts by weight of an aromatic polybenzimidazole. In a composition mostly comprised of an aromatic polybenzimidazole, it is preferred that the aromatic polyimide be thermoplastic and be present in the composition in an amount sufficient to make the aromatic polybenzimidazole more processable for molding purposes and also less susceptible to moisture. More preferably, such compositions are comprised of from about 65 parts by weight to about 95 parts by weight of an aromatic polybenzimidazole and from about 35 parts by weight to about 5 parts by weight of a thermoplastic aromatic polyimide.

Abstract: Fibrids of poly-p-phenylenebenzobisthiazole, poly-p-phenylenebenzobisoxazole, or poly-2,5-benzoxazole and thermoplastic polymers in certain mixed solvents are provided.

Abstract: A process for forming a low smoke, low flame spread composition comprising mixing polybenzimidazole fiber; an inorganic powder filler; and a non-fluorinated phosphazene polymer of the formula ##STR1## where x is an integer from about 20 to about 50,000, Q and Q' are the same or different and are C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 linear or branched alkoxy or substituted or unsubstituted aryloxy and Q" is a group having olefinic unsaturation; and a fluorinate phosphazene polymer of the formula ##STR2## where y is an integer from about 20 to about 50,000 Q.sub.f and Q'.sub.f are the same or different and are --OCH.sub.2 (CF.sub.2).sub.n CF.sub.3 or --OCH.sub.2 (CF.sub.2).sub.n CF.sub.2 H where n is the integer 1 to 20 and Q"' is a group having olefinic unsaturation.

Abstract: A copoly(imidine-imide) consisting of a copolymer of polyimidines and polyimides having, in the basic chain structure of the polymer, imidine structures represented by formula (I) and the imide structures represented by formula (II): ##STR1##