This article proves the existence of crystal structures in elasto meric polyurethanes and describes the changes in molecular struc ture observed to result from thermal aging. Experimental results show that annealed polymer exhibits properties which are different from quenched, amorphous polymers, evidence of formation of crystal structures during the annealing process.
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