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Characterization of Materials

Melting Plastic Samples

Melting Plastic Samples

Melting Plastic Samples

Melting Plastic Samples

Checking for changes in mass and color, and getting an idea for thermal resistance.

Burn Testing

Burn Testing

Burning samples in the presence of copper to test for chlorine (PVC).

Burn Testing

Burn Testing

Flame burns green when chlorine is present with copper.

FTIR

FTIR

Peaks indicate functional groups present in sample material.

FTIR With Notations

FTIR With Notations

SEM

SEM

SEM

SEM

DSC

DSC

Reverse Engineering Polymer Powerpoint

Reverse Engineering Unknown Polymer
Blend of Polypropylene and Polyoxymethylene Compatibilized With Dodecyl Alchol

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