Distinguishing between HD and LD polyethylene.

Description: Samples of the two types of plastic are placed in a 50/50 water/alcohol mixture. One floats, while the other sinks.

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Source: Journal of Chemical Education - Vol. 63

Year or vol: 1986 page: 417

Keywords: density, density, plastics, polymers


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