Thermoplastic foam processing : principles and development /: principles and development. (©2005)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Richard Gendron.
• Other Names: Gendron, Richard, 1961-
• Contents: Front cover; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Contributors; Contents; Chapter 1; Solubility and Diffusivity; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Theories and Mechanisms; 1.2.1 Glassy and Rubbery State; 1.2.2 Other Variables Affecting Sorption; 1.2.2.1 Structure and Degree of Crosslinking; 1.2.2.2 Polymer Crystallinity Content; 1.2.2.3 Plasticizers and Fillers; 1.3 Models for Prediction; 1.3.1 Fickian Diffusion; 1.3.2 Non-Fickian Diffusion; 1.4 Measurement Methods; 1.4.1 Permeation; 1.4.1.1 Mathematical Models; 1.4.1.2 Experimental Apparatus; 1.4.2 Sorption; 1.4.2.1 Mathematical Models. 1.4.2.2 Experimental Techniques1.4.2.3 Investigated Polymer-Gas Systems; 1.5 Impact on Foam Processing and Foam Properties; 1.5.1 Plasticization; 1.5.2 Solubility vs. Phase Separation; 1.5.3 Cell Density; 1.5.4 Nucleation and Cell Growth; 1.5.5 Diffusion vs. Applications; 1.6 Retrograde Behavior; 1.7 Conclusions; Abbreviations; References; Chapter 2; Rheological Behavior Relevant to Extrusion Foaming; 2.1 Introduction: The Role of Rheology in Foam Processing; 2.2 Basic Rheological Concepts; 2.2.1 Dynamic Rheology; 2.2.2 Shear Rheology; 2.2.3 Extensional Rheology; 2.2.4 Rheological Models. 2.3 Review of Extensional Behavior of Various Foamable Polymers2.3.1 Polystyrene; 2.3.2 Polyolefins; 2.3.3 PVC; 2.3.4 PET; 2.3.5 Polycarbonate; 2.3.6 Defining Appropriate Rheological Behavior for Foaming; 2.3.7 Controlling the Strain-Hardening Feature; 2.4 Effect of PFA on Rheological Behavior; 2.4.1 Reduction of Shear Viscosity; 2.4.2 Effect of Physical Foaming Agent on Extensional Rheology; 2.5 Failure and Rupture; 2.5.1 Homogeneous Deformation: The Considère Criterion; 2.5.2 From Liquid to Glass-Like Behavior. 2.5.3 Effects of Temperature, Molecular Weight, and Rate of Deformation on Failure of PS Samples2.7 Conclusions; Abbreviations; References; Chapter 3; Polymer Blending Technology in Foam Processing; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Fundamentals of Polymer Blending; 3.2.1 Miscibility; 3.2.2 Designing Polymer Blends; 3.2.2.1 Targeting Properties; 3.2.2.2 Methods of Blending; 3.2.2.3 Compatibilization; 3.2.3 Blend Characteristics; 3.2.3.1 Morphology; 3.2.3.2 Rheology; 3.3 Customizing Polymer Blends for Foam Processing and Applications; 3.3.1 Strain Hardening and Foamability. 3.3.2 Nucleation, Growth, and Foam Density3.3.3 Open/Closed Cell Content; 3.3.4 PFA Affinity; 3.3.5 Dimensional Stability and Expandable Bead Formulations; 3.3.6 Other Physical and Mechanical Properties; 3.4 Conclusions and Outlook; Abbreviations; References; Chapter 4; Research on Alternative Blowing Agents; 4.1 Introduction; 4.1.1 Historical Perspective; 4.1.2 Nomenclature; 4.1.3 General Requirements for Physical Foaming Agents; 4.2 Physical Blowing Agents; 4.2.1 Hydrocarbons; 4.2.2 Inert Gases; 4.2.3 Hydrofluorocarbons; 4.2.4 Other PFAs; 4.2.5 Blends of Physical Blowing Agents.
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton, Fla : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2005
• Copyright Date: 2005
• Extent: 1 online resource (299 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 668.4/93; Thermoforming; Plastics -- Extrusion; Plastics -- Extrusion; Thermoforming; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Chemical & Biochemical; Plastics -- Extrusion; Thermoforming; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 0203502167; 9780203502167; 9780849317019; 0849317010
• Related ISBNs: 0849317010
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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