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Crystallization of Polypropylene

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Various aspects of polypropylene (PP) crystallization are discussed. The methods of studying the crystallization process and formed crystalline structure are presented. The polymorphism of crystals of polypropylene is presented and discussed. The general aspects of crystal nucleation and growth are recalled and typical structures crystallizing in polypropylene are characterized: single crystals, spherulites, shish-kebabs. The main elements of the nucleation theory are presented and the formation of spherulitic structure is discussed in more details. The crystallization of PP under special conditions has been reviewed. Nucleants for crystallization of polypropylene are briefly revoked. The melting of polypropylene is described.

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