Abstract:
The present invention provides a thermosetting resin excellent in thermal stability, mechanical properties and electrical properties which is obtained by reacting dimaleimide with an amide in molten state.
Abstract:
A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SHAPABLE POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS HAVING IMPROVED MECHANICAL PROPERTIES IS DESCRIBED WHICH INVOLVES THE HEATING OF A POLYMER CONTAINING POLYAMIDE-ACID RECURRING UNITS IN AN ORGANIC POLYMERIZATION SOLVENT, WHICH SOLVENT ALSO CONTAINS AN AMOUNT OF A PHOSPHOROUS COMPOUND IN THE RANGE OF FROM ABOUT .01% BY WEIGHT TO ABOUT 30% BY WEIGHT UNTIL IMIDE RING CLOSURE IS EFFECTED.