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Light-scattering experiments on phase-separation dynamics in binary fluid mixtures
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Elastic light scattering and optical microscopy were used to follow the phase separation after quenches into the coexistence region of the phase diagram.Abstract:
We present the method and results of two phase-separation experiments performed on the binary polymer blend polyisoprene-poly(ethylene propylene). Elastic light scattering and optical microscopy were used to follow the phase separation after quenches into the coexistence region of the phase diagram.read more
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