Explain effects of heat on polymers and factors affecting it. Define glass transition temperature of polymer.

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Explain effects of heat on polymers and factors affecting it. Define glass transition temperature of polymer.

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When plastic or rubber is cooled up to certain temperature, it becomes so hard and brittle that it breaks into pieces the glass, on application of stress. The temperature below which the polymer becomes hard, brittle and glassy and above which it is softener and flexible, is known as glass …

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