Plastics fundamentals, properties, and testing. (©2009)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Manas Chanda, Salil K. Roy.
• Other Names: Chanda, Manas, 1940-; Roy, Salil K, 1939-
• Contents: 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.
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2009
• Copyright Date: 2009
• Extent: 1 online resource (1 volume (various pagings)), illustrations
• Subjects: 620.1/923; Plastics; Plastics -- Testing; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Material Science; Plastics; Plastics -- Testing; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781420080612; 9781420080605; 1420080601; 1281515795; 9781281515797
• Related ISBNs: 142008061X
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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