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===Procedure=== | ===Procedure=== | ||
* The protocol for the synthesis of the polymer films was provided by [[User:Matt_Hartings/Notebook/AU_Biomaterials_Design_Lab/2014/08/27|Dr. Hartings]]. | * The protocol for the synthesis of the polymer films was provided by [[User:Matt_Hartings/Notebook/AU_Biomaterials_Design_Lab/2014/08/27|Dr. Hartings]]. | ||
* Two vials of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) weighing 1.0010 and 1.0024 g were given. The clay, 0. | * Two vials of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) weighing 1.0010 and 1.0024 g were given. The clay, 0.1103 g of sodium montmorillonite, was added to 1.0010 g of PVA. | ||
* Both polymer mixtures took longer than expected to dissolve after the 15 minute period at 75°C. The temperature of the hot plate was increased to 120°C. | * Both polymer mixtures took longer than expected to dissolve after the 15 minute period at 75°C. The temperature of the hot plate was increased to 120°C. | ||
* Upon finishing the protocol, the teflon dishes containing the polymer mixtures were left to dry under the hood in preparation for the addition of acid on Friday. | * Upon finishing the protocol, the teflon dishes containing the polymer mixtures were left to dry under the hood in preparation for the addition of acid on Friday. | ||
* Addition of acid will cross- | * Addition of acid will catalyze the cross-linking of the clay and polymer. | ||
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