The last decade has seen a spectacular up‐swing in the use of various types of rigid thermoplastics for pipes and fittings used in the conveyance of fluids. These materials have a number of properties in common, by reason of which they have been chosen for these applications. This comprehensive article covers applications, standardisation and trends.
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