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Grellmann, Wolfgang, 1949-
[Kunststopruefung. English]
Polymer testing / Wolfgang Grellmann, Sabine Seidler. -- 2nd edition.
pages cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-56990-548-7 (hardcover) -- ISBN 978-1-56990-549-4 (e-book) 1. Polymers--Testing. I. Seidler,
Sabine, 1961- II. Title.
TA455.P58G7413 2013
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