Samples of polyethene, c. 1935.

Hemispherical sample of polythene (polyethene)

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Hemispherical sample of polythene (polyethene)
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Hemispherical sample of polythene (polyethene), golden brown in colour. Made by J R Myles at ICI, Wallerscote /Winnington, c.1935.

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
1999-51
Materials:
polyethene
Measurements:
overall: 42 x 60 mm
type:
polyethylene
credit:
Alty, J.