Identification of Polymers in University Class Experiments.

Bowen, Humphry J. M.

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ERIC Number: EJ407639

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1990

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Identification of Polymers in University Class Experiments.

Bowen, Humphry J. M.

Journal of Chemical Education, v67 n1 p75-77 Jan 1990

The apparatus, reagents, preliminary classification, nomenclature, acquisition, and procedures used in the identification of synthetic polymers are described. Specific tests for the identification of the presence of hydrocarbons, chlorine, fluorine, sulfur, and nitrogen and the absence of halogens and sulfur are discussed. (CW)

Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education, Laboratory Procedures, Molecular Structure, Polymers, Science Activities, Science Education, Science Instruction, Spectroscopy, Structural Analysis (Science)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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