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The primary aims of this chapter are to explain how the images used throughout this book have been formed and how they can be interpreted. In terms of the scope of the material described, good microscopical results can only be obtained by enhancing the contrast between the phases in a blend where very little exists. The following is limited to presenting the techniques applied to obtaining such results and is not intended to be a full and thorough theoretical description of the techniques employed. Other sources should be sought if this is required [1].
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Cudby, P. (1998). Characterization of vulcanized blends by microscopy. In: Tinker, A.J., Jones, K.P. (eds) Blends of Natural Rubber. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-4922-8_3
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