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Long-term properties of polymers and polymeric materials

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OSTI ID:5417613
Various effects which limit the stability and the useful lifetime of polymeric materials (plastics, rubbers, fibers, etc.) are discussed. Among topics discussed were special polymers, thermal and oxidation degradation, degradation and photo-oxidation, biodegradation of polymers, mechano-chemical and other effects of aging, reuse, and disposal problems. (FS)
OSTI ID:
5417613
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English