Determine the solubility parameters for amorphous polypropylene and poly(methyl methacrylate). (Densities of the two polymers are 0.905 and 1.18 g/mL, respectively.) Consult a polymer handbook and suggest suitable solvents for the two polymers on the basis of solubility  parameters

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Determine the solubility parameters for amorphous polypropylene and poly(methyl methacrylate). (Densities of the two polymers are 0.905 and 1.18 g/mL, respectively.) Consult a polymer handbook and suggest suitable solvents for the two polymers on the basis of solubility  parameters.

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