Chemistry GCSE
Covalent cross-links
What Covalent cross-links means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Covalent cross-links
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Strong bonds that join polymer chains to one another, holding them firmly in place so they cannot slide past each other.
Topics that use Covalent cross-links
- Ceramics, polymers and composites (AQA GCSE)
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- composite
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