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Macromolecular substances occur in an exceptionally large profusion of forms in the condensed state. Household utensils of poly(ethylene) are waxy to the touch and appear turbid. Films of the same material are transparent, but not as clear as films of poly(ethylene terephthalate). Poly(styrene) beakers are brittle, but beakers made from polyamides are not. Some products, such as leather, for example, are pliable, others, such as cured phenolic resins, are very rigid.
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Elias, HG. (1977). Supermolecular Structures. In: Macromolecules. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-7364-7_5
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