Purpose
Illustrate the effect of cross-linking on a polymer.
Materials
- Guar gum
- Borax, sodium tetraborate decahydrate, Na2B4O7 ยท H2O
- Red food coloring
- Glass stirring rod
- Empty glass juice bottle (~300 mL)
- 100 mL graduated cylinder
- 100 mL beaker
- Electronic balance
