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Craze formation in isotactic polypropylene
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If i-PP is drawn below Tg a craze formation can be observed. The AFM Image shows a craze in i-PP which is bridged by PP-fibrils. Within these fibrils i-PP forms lamellae perpendicular to the drawing direction (second image).

PP zug 1



PP zug 2







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