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polymethyl methacrylate

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polymethyl methacrylate [′päl·i‚meth·əl mə′thak·rə‚lāt]
(organic chemistry)
A thermoplastic polymer that is derived from methyl methacrylate, CH2=C(CH3)COOCH3; transparent solid with excellent optical qualities and water resistance; used for aircraft domes, lighting fixtures, optical instruments, and surgical appliances.
methyl methacrylate
A tough, rigid, transparent acrylic plastic having good resistance to common solvents and acids; subject to crazing.
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In this research, we used polymethyl methacrylate for nanolithography process for the purpose of direct synthesis of nanostructures," Sediqeh S.
Nanolithography, New Method Experienced by Iranian Scientists by FARS News Agency
Sabic and Mitsubishi Rayon Company Ltd (MRC) will participate equally in a billion-dollar joint venture to manufacture methyl methacrylate monomer (MMA) and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) in Saudi Arabia following a Letter of Intent (LoI) they signed.
Sabic, MRC team up to set up plant by Gulf Industry
The 50-50 joint-venture will also produce annually 30,000 tonnes of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), a plastic often used as an alternative to glass in the construction or transport sector, it added.
Sabic says agrees $1 billion JV with Mitsubishi Rayon by Oil & Gas News
 
 
 
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