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This chapter presents the definition, properties, and uses of polymers and elastomers. Comprehensive tables listing the properties commercial thermosets, plastics and rubbers are also included.
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Ash, M.B.; Ash, I.A.(1992) Handbook of Plastic Compounds, Elastomers, and Resins, An International Guide by Category, Tradename, Composition, and Suppliers. VCH, Weinheim.
Bost, J. (1985) Matières plastiques, Vol. 1 & 2. Techniques & Documentation, Paris.
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FIZ Chemie (1992) Parat - Index of Polymer Trade Names, 2nd. ed. VCH, Weinheim.
Van Krevelen, D.W. (1994) Properties of Polymers. Elsevier, Amsterdam.
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(2008). Polymers and Elastomers. In: Materials Handbook. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84628-669-8_11
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