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Synthetics are organic materials with a non-crystalline, amorphous molecular structure which yields a material property similar to a viscous undercooled melt lacking a discernible melting point. They are hydrocarbons with a rather wide gamut of molecular structural patterns, ranging from only loose to strong, crystal-like interconnectedness. Hence, their materials properties also diverge from soft and malleable to hard and brittle. Still, they lack the necessary strength for primary load-bearing functions and are therefore mainly used for interior fit-out. Their chemical composition can be deliberately influenced by means of the different synthesising procedures used for their manufacture.
Synthetics are organic materials with a non-crystalline, amorphous molecular structure which yields a material property similar to a viscous undercooled melt lacking a discernible melting point. They are hydrocarbons with a rather wide gamut of molecular structural patterns, ranging from only loose to strong, crystal-like interconnectedness. Hence, their materials properties also diverge from soft and malleable to hard and brittle. Still, they lack the necessary strength for primary load-bearing functions and are therefore mainly used for interior fit-out. Their chemical composition can be deliberately influenced by means of the different synthesising procedures used for their manufacture.
Synthetics
Moro, José Luis (author)
Building-Construction Design - From Principle to Detail ; Chapter: 19 ; 505-530
2024-02-20
26 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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