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Polymer Science

Polymer Science

Polymer Structure (Morphology)

The size and shape of polymers are intimately connected to their properties. The shape of polymers is also…

September 29, 2021 · Jacob
Polymer Science

HISTORY OF POLYMERS

Since most chemists and chemical engineers are now involved in some phase of polymer science or technology, some…

September 29, 2021 · Jacob
Polymer Science

Properties

Ceramics are typically hard and brittle. While their strength in compression is very high, they are not suitable…

September 29, 2021 · Jacob
Polymer Science

Ceramic Types

Clay Products Many common ceramics such as bricks and tiles are based primarily on clay. These are pressed…

September 29, 2021 · Jacob
Polymer Science

Structure and Form

Atomic Bonding Ceramic and glass atomic structures are a network of either ionic or covalent bonds. Quite often…

September 29, 2021 · Jacob
Polymer Science

Ceramics

All of us have dropped drinking glasses and mugs before and seen them break into many pieces on…

September 29, 2021 · Jacob
Polymer Science

Compression Blow Moulding

Compression Moulding Compression moulding is principally used for thermosetting plastics. Preheated resin is placed into a hot mould…

September 29, 2021 · Jacob
Polymer Science

Injection Extrusion

There are a number of different methods that are commonly used for forming of polymers. These methods rely…

September 29, 2021 · Jacob
Polymer Science

VulcanisationReinforcement

Vulcanisation Vulcanisation is the process by which a chemical is added to induce the formation of cross-links between…

September 29, 2021 · Jacob
Polymer Science

Blending Stabilisation

Blending and Alloying In blending, two immiscible (mutually insoluble) polymers are blended together to create a two-phase polymer.…

September 29, 2021 · Jacob