Engineer Patents Waterlike Polymer (IMAGE) Kansas State University Caption These jars show variations of a Kansas State University-patented liquid polymer that looks like water and has the same density and viscosity as water. The polymer becomes a ceramic when heated and can be mass-produced. Credit Kansas State University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.