Discusses the product of alkenes, including isopropyl alcohol, ethylene, propylene, thermoplastics, and synthetic rubber. The developments and chemical formulas of the products are described. (YP)

Describes a laboratory procedure for separating a mixture of plastics representative of scrap plastic using various solvents and solubility techniques. (MLH)

Describes the history of the human understanding of polymers from alchemy to modern times. Discusses renaissance chemistry, polymers in the nineteenth century, synthetic elastomers, thermoplastic elastomers, fibers, coatings, adhesives, derivatives of natural rubber, thermosets, step-reaction, and chain polymerization. (CW)

Discusses the history and commercialization of alkanes. Examines the nomenclature and uses of alkanes. Studies polymerization and several types of polyethylenes: low-density, high-density, low-molecular-weight, cross-linked, linear low-density, and ultrahigh-molecular-weight. Includes a glossary of hydrocarbon terms. (MVL)