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The role of sample preparation on the study of the microstructure of rubber-reinforced polymers

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Transmission electron microscopy of thin sections of rubber-reinforced polystyrene commercial specimens was performed. The importance of an adequate sample preparation technique to obtain reliable microstructural information is demonstrated through the observations and analysis of samples prepared by variuos methods. The relevance of carefully selecting preparation method is emphasized.

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  1. Instituto de Fisica, U.N.A.M., Apartado Postal 20-364, 0100, Mexico, D.F., Mexico

    V. M. Castaño, E. Oliva, A. del-Real, P. Mexia, S. Viquez & E. Rivera

  2. Industrias Negromex, S.A., Bosques de Ciruelos 180, Mexico, D.F., Mexico

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Castaño, V.M., Oliva, E., del-Real, A. et al. The role of sample preparation on the study of the microstructure of rubber-reinforced polymers. Polymer Bulletin 32, 693–696 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00973921

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