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Polymer Science

Mechanical Behaviour

Three typically different stress-strain behaviours can be observed in polymeric materials. A brittle polymer deforms elastically before fracture,…

September 29, 2021 · Jacob
Polymer Science

Properties

Viscoelasticity Viscoelasticity of a thermoplastic refers to the time-dependent nature of deformation under an applied stress. The stress…

September 29, 2021 · Jacob
Polymer Science

PropertiesTempertature Effects

Polymer Properties When considering a polymer for use in any application it is essential to understand the behaviour…

September 29, 2021 · Jacob
Polymer Science

Polymerisation

Polymers are produced from their constituent monomers through a process known as polymerisation. Polymers can be produced through…

September 29, 2021 · Jacob
Polymer Science

Polymer Types

There are 3 principal classes of polymers – thermoplastics, thermosets, and elastomers. Differentiation between these classes is best…

September 29, 2021 · Jacob
Polymer Science

Crystalline or Amorphous

A polymer therefore is a series of long chain molecules composed into a complex arrangement to make a…

September 29, 2021 · Jacob
Polymer Science

Functional Groups

Different types of polymers are produced when the hydrogen atoms are substituted for other atoms or molecules, called…

September 29, 2021 · Jacob
Polymer Science

Introduction to Polymers

Engineering materials commonly known as plastics, rubbers, and adhesives are all correctly referred to as polymers. Over 15,000…

September 29, 2021 · Jacob