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An investigation of polymorphism in MBBA by positron annihilation

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The solid-state behavior of MBBA has been studied by the technique of positron lifetime measurements. The positron data support the exitence of at least two metastable forms of MBBA, one of which may be glassy.

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Walker, W.W. An investigation of polymorphism in MBBA by positron annihilation. Appl. Phys. 16, 433–434 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00885871

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