How plastic welds retain a molecular ‘memory’ of their former surfaces to strengthen pipe joints
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- Welding plastic is a critically important part of everyday engineering—especially for preventing leaks in underground water and gas pipes. For decades, engineers have understood that a properly welded joint in polyethylene pipe can be just as strong as the pipe itself, if not stronger. However,…