A4 Degradation: Photo-oxidative, Thermal and Hydrolytic

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Chain breakage by free radicals (UV), thermal energy (pyrolysis) or nucleophilic attack of water (hydrolysis, e.g. polyesters/polyamides) - reduces M_w and degrades all properties of E1-E6.

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gphysics.net - Dr. Willy H. Gerber
Palos Verdes, Costa de Corral, Chile