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POLYMER MORPHOLOGY [1 record]

Record 1 2013-02-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Plastic Materials
DEF

The form or shape [of a polymer], usually related to aspects of structure having dimensions larger than the unit cell, but requiring microscopic examination to be observed.

OBS

[Examples:] the distribution of phases in a material; the shape and size of a line, an area or a volume; the texture or topography of a surface; or the habit of a crystal.

OBS

polymer morphology: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Matières plastiques
DEF

Forme [de polymère] généralement liée aux différents aspects de la structure cristalline, de dimension supérieure à la cellule élémentaire, mais ne pouvant être observée que lors d’un examen au microscope.

OBS

[Exemples :] la répartition des phases dans un matériau; les forme et dimension d’une ligne, d’une surface ou d’un volume; la texture ou topographie d’une surface; ou le faciès cristallin.

OBS

morphologie de polymère : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO).

Spanish

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