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Test name

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Instructions

This application takes you through the process of performing polymer identification tests. Each test has:

Introduction
Explains the theory behind the test, the materials required and any safety considerations.

Method
Illustrated instructions for carrying out the test. Move the scrollbar at the bottom of the screen to advance through the steps.

Outcome
When you have completed a test, click the outcome which corresponds to what you observed. You will then be taken to the next test or, in the case of a positive identification, details of the polymer you have identified.

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