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interpenetrating polymer network |
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interpenetrating polymer network [‚in·tər‚pen·ə‚trād·iŋ ‚päl·ə·mər ′net‚wərk]
(organic chemistry) Two or more polymer components, each of which is a crosslinked three-dimensional network, one of which is formed (crosslinked) in the presence of the other. The polymer networks are physically entangled with, but not covalently bonded to, each other. Characteristically, these networks do not dissolve in solvent or flow when heated. Abbreviated IPN. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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