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scission
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scis·sion (szhn, ssh-)
n.
1. A separation, division, or splitting, as in fission.
2. See cleavage.
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4] The number of chain scissions s and crosslinks x par mass unit are given by (9): [1/[M.
Aging of polyethylene pipes transporting drinking water disinfected ... by Colin, X.; Audouin, L.; Verdu, J.; Rozental-Evesque, M.; Rabaud, B.; Martin, F.; Bourgine, F. / Polymer Engineering and Science
The decrease of melting temperature and increase of crystallinity after UV exposure can be easily explained: photodegradation occurs mainly in the amorphous phase, leading to an increase in the surface free energy of the crystals which in turns results in a reduction of melting temperature (13) Also, the chemical reactions that occur during PP photo-degradation lead to chain scissions and carbonyl group formation.
Effect of UV radiation and pro-oxidant on PP biodegradability by Fechine, G.J.M.; Rosa, D.S.; Rezende, M.E.; Demarquette, N.R. / Polymer Engineering and Science
Small molecules produced by chain scissions are prone to recrystallization due to their high mobility, i.
Spatial heterogeneity of photo-oxidation and its relation with crack ... by Yang, Rui; Liu, Ying; Yu, Jian; Zhang, Dongqing / Polymer Engineering and Science
 
 
 
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