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Science in Focus: Materials 2
 
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Material Witness

Aims

  • An outline of the principles behind scientific analysis of plastics and synthetic and natural fibres.
  • A detective story based on the evidence collected after a car theft, and the investigative techniques used.
  • A brief account of the manufacture and uses of plastics and fibres.