Design and Technology GCSE
Cross-linking
What Cross-linking means in Design and Technology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Cross-linking
The formation of strong chemical bonds between polymer chains during the curing of thermosetting polymers.
Topics that use Cross-linking
- Polymers: Stock forms, types and sizes in order to calculate and determine the quantity of thermoforming and thermosetting polymers required (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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