Plastics Fundamentals, Properties, and Testing

ISBN-13: 9781420080605 / Angielski / Twarda / 2008 / 280 str.

Manas Chanda; Salil K. Roy

Opis

Derived from the bestselling "Plastics Technology Handbook," this convenient primer provides an introduction to the basics of polymers,"" Written in a simple, cohesive style, it meets the reference needs of experienced researchers and industry workers, while also serving as a tutorial for students. The first section takes a qualitative molecular approach and focuses on polymer properties. The second section provides a quantitative emphasis in the study of polymer behavior, evaluation, and characterization. Mechanical, electrical, optical, and thermal properties are covered. A section on testing for polymer identification will prove invaluable for analyzing unknown plastic samples.

Spis treści

Characteristics of Polymers What Is a Polymer? Molecular Weight of Polymers Polymerization Processes Configurations of Polymer Molecules Conformations of a Polymer Molecule Polymer Crystallinity The Amorphous State Structural Shape of Polymer Molecules Thermal Transitions in Polymers Designing a Polymer Structure for Improved Properties Cross-Linking of Polymer Chains Solubility Behavior of Polymers Effects of Corrosives on Polymers Thermal Stability and Flame Retardation Deterioration of Polymers Stabilization of Polymers Metal Deactivators Light Stabilizers Light Stabilizers for Selected Plastics Diffusion and Permeability Polymer Compounding Plasticizers Antistatic Agents Flame Retardants Smoke Suppressants Colorants Antimicrobials Toxicity of Plastics Plastics Properties and Testing Introduction Mechanical Properties Reinforced Plastics Electrical Properties Optical Properties Thermal Properties Identification of Common Plastics Appendices Conversion of Units Index of Trade Names, Manufacturers, and Suppliers of Antioxidants Index of Trade Names, Manufacturers, and Suppliers of Metal Deactivators Index of Trade Names, Manufacturers, and Suppliers of Light Stabilizers Formulations of Flame-Retarded Selected Thermoplastics Index of Trade Names and Suppliers of Flame Retardants Harmonic Motion of a Maxwell Model Index References appear at the end of each chapter.

O autorze

Manas Chanda, Salil K. Roy