Explores the glassy state in polymers, the glass transition temperature, and factors impacting Tg, providing insights into polymer interactions and Tg determination.
Discusses how polymer structure affects crystallinity and the propensity of polymers to crystallize, distinguishing between amorphous and semi-crystalline polymers.
Covers the formation, properties, and behavior of metallic glasses, including the importance of rapid cooling and the mechanical properties of these unique materials.
Explores the qualitative analysis of X-ray diffraction patterns for cementitious materials, focusing on identifying crystalline phases based on characteristic peak patterns.
