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https://doi.org/10.1142/9781860949227_0003Cited by:1 (Source: Crossref)
Abstract:

The following sections are included:

  • Introduction

  • Thermodynamics of Elasticity

  • Force on a Chain in the Presence of Energy Contributions to Elasticity

  • Solution Thermodynamics

    • Flory-Huggins Theory

    • Calculation of P2

    • Entropy of Mixing

  • Polymer Miscibility

  • Spinodal Decomposition

  • Heat Capacity

  • Thermodynamics of Crystallization

    • Polymer Structure – Melting Point

    • Effect of Diluent and Impurities

    • Crystallization Induced by Stretching

  • References

  • Appendix 3A Classical Thermodynamics

  • References

  • Appendix 3B. Heat of Mixing

  • Appendix 3C Osmotic Pressure