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Introduction and General Polymer Features

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Important areas of application of polymeric materials at low temperatures are:

  • Superconductivity (fusion technology, cryogenic electronics),

  • Space technology (cooling of equipment, cryogenic wind tunnels),

  • Storage and transportation of liquid gases (e.g., hydrogen technology).

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Hartwig, G. (1994). Introduction and General Polymer Features. In: Polymer Properties at Room and Cryogenic Temperatures. The International Cryogenics Monograph Series. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-6213-6_1

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