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Characterization of PMMA Polymer Particles by Light Diffraction Method: Effect of Monomer, Initiator and Dispersion Medium Concentration on Monodispersity

Keywords: PMMA, Polymer, Characterization, Monodisperse, Monomer, Initiator.

Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering & Technology

Volume 30 ,  Issue 2

Suhail  Ahmed  Soomro , Shaheen   Aziz , Abdul  Haq  Tunio ,

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