The Effect of Temperature and other Factors on Plastics and Elastomers

The Effect of Temperature and other Factors on Plastics and Elastomers

Author: Laurence W. McKeen

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2023-04-04

Total Pages: 853

ISBN-13: 032399556X

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The Effect of Temperature and Other Factors on the Properties of Plastics and Elastomers, Fourth Edition provides data on the wide spectrum of plastics and TPEs with special reference to thermal stability. The mechanical, physical and electrical properties of plastics and elastomers are described as a function of temperature and humidity to help with the design of lighter more cost-effective plastic parts to replace metal ones. In this new edition, expertly edited data makes it easy for readers to learn about the properties of plastic materials without having to search the general literature or depend on suppliers. Additional types of plastics are examined, and the latest data on material characteristics are provided. Complex details such as how the thermal prehistory can effect final mechanical properties, and how temperature scans reveal dynamic mechanical behavior are also examined to build a deeper understanding of the materials. - Fully updated edition features full coverage of the new data, new plastics and applications that have emerged in recent years - Features reorganization of plastics data by manufacturer, facilitating quick reference


The Chemistry of Radical Polymerization

The Chemistry of Radical Polymerization

Author: Graeme Moad

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 667

ISBN-13: 0080442889

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This book commences with a general introduction outlining the basic concepts of radical polymerization. This is followed by a chapter on radical reactions that is intended to lay the theoretical ground-work for the succeeding chapters on initiation, propagation and termination.


Infrared Thermography

Infrared Thermography

Author: Waldemar Minkina

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2009-09-28

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9780470682241

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In Infrared Thermography, the authors discuss the sources of uncertainty, including how to quantify these sources, associated with the use of thermal imagers. This book explains the common misunderstandings in the interpretation of temperature measurements, and provides a metrological evaluation of commercially available infrared cameras. It suggests how to best estimate the accuracy of thermal imaging instruments, whilst considering the level of accuracy attributed to measurements from these thermal imagers. Key features: Begins with an introduction to uncertainties and radiance terms before moving onto the issues surrounding thermal imaging. Deals with the basic issues of thermal imager measurements such as the law of heat exchange by radiation and emissivity. Describes a typical processing algorithm of the measurement path for an example infrared camera. Discusses measurement error analysis of a thermal imaging system. Considers the results of simulation research of thermography uncertainty. Includes an accompanying website which hosts MATLAB® code. Infrared Thermography is primarily aimed at quantitative thermographers, and manufacturers, vendors and users of thermal imagers. This book is also of interest to senior undergraduate and postgraduate students across a range of disciplines such as electrical, mechanical and civil engineering, computer science, and biomedicine.


The Effect of UV Light and Weather on Plastics and Elastomers

The Effect of UV Light and Weather on Plastics and Elastomers

Author: Laurence W. McKeen

Publisher: William Andrew

Published: 2019-03-22

Total Pages: 465

ISBN-13: 0128172711

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The Effect of UV Light and Weather on Plastics and Elastomers, Fourth Edition, provides critical data on the effect of UV light and weathering on plastics and elastomers, enabling engineers, designers and R&D professionals to select the right materials when developing plastics products for a range of industries and applications. This information will also support academic researchers and scientists in developing polymeric materials for advanced applications. - Provides vital data on the effects of weather and UV light exposure on plastics and elastomers - Offers practical guidance for engineers and scientists working with plastics for outdoor applications - Expanded revision includes the latest data, polymer classes and newly available materials, including bio-based polymers and plastics for 3D printing


Properties of Polymers

Properties of Polymers

Author: D.W. van Krevelen

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2012-12-02

Total Pages: 898

ISBN-13: 0444596127

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Properties of Polymers: Their Correlation with Chemical Structure; Their Numerical Estimation and Prediction from Additive Group Contributions summarizes the latest developments regarding polymers, their properties in relation to chemical structure, and methods for estimating and predicting numerical properties from chemical structure. In particular, it examines polymer electrical properties, magnetic properties, and mechanical properties, as well as their crystallization and environmental behavior and failure. The rheological properties of polymer melts and polymer solutions are also considered. Organized into seven parts encompassing 27 chapters, this book begins with an overview of polymer science and engineering, including the typology of polymers and their properties. It then turns to a discussion of thermophysical properties, from transition temperatures to volumetric and calorimetric properties, along with the cohesive aspects and conformation statistics. It also introduces the reader to the behavior of polymers in electromagnetic and mechanical fields of force. The book covers the quantities that influence the transport of heat, momentum, and matter, particularly heat conductivity, viscosity, and diffusivity; properties that control the chemical stability and breakdown of polymers; and polymer properties as an integral concept, with emphasis on processing and product properties. Readers will find tables that give valuable (numerical) data on polymers and include a survey of the group contributions (increments) of almost every additive function considered. This book is a valuable resource for anyone working on practical problems in the field of polymers, including organic chemists, chemical engineers, polymer processers, polymer technologists, and both graduate and PhD students.


Acrylic Polymers in Healthcare

Acrylic Polymers in Healthcare

Author: Boreddy Reddy

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2017-11-02

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 9535135937

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This book on Acrylic Polymers for Healthcare presents eight chapters organised into three parts by providing new ideas in design, synthesis and a detailed study of new acrylate materials in healthcare applications. Part I represents Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4 focussing on toning up of technologies for making dental dentures with better properties. Part II comprises Chapters 5 and 6 dealing with synthetic polymer-based nanoparticles as intelligent drug delivery systems and bismuth nanoparticles for improved green light emission. Part III represents Chapters 7 and 8 describing the aspects of mitigation of acrylamide in foods in the context of an African perspective and the importance of acrylic-based polymeric adsorbents so that the reader can get an idea about the various types and forms of polymeric materials used for the removal of heavy metals from water.


Polymer Reactions

Polymer Reactions

Author: Geoffrey Allen

Publisher: Pergamon

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 692

ISBN-13: 9780080362106

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Hardbound. Volume 6 reviews polymer reactions with 23 chapters discussing various aspects of the subject.


Nanocomposite Science and Technology

Nanocomposite Science and Technology

Author: Pulickel M. Ajayan

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2006-03-06

Total Pages: 239

ISBN-13: 3527605177

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In recent years, nanocomposites have captured and held the attention and imagination of scientists and engineers alike. Based on the simple premise that by using a wide range of building blocks with dimensions in the nanosize region, it is possible to design and create new materials with unprecedented flexibility and improvements in their physical properties. This book contains the essence of this emerging technology, the underlying science and motivation behind the design of these structures and the future, particularly from the perspective of applications. It is intended to be a reference handbook for future scientists and hence carries the basic science and the fundamental engineering principles that lead to the fabrication and property evaluation of nanocomposite materials in different areas of materials science and technology.


The Effect of Long Term Thermal Exposure on Plastics and Elastomers

The Effect of Long Term Thermal Exposure on Plastics and Elastomers

Author: Laurence W. McKeen

Publisher: William Andrew

Published: 2021-04-25

Total Pages: 346

ISBN-13: 0323854370

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The Effect of Long Term Thermal Exposure on Plastics and Elastomers, Second Edition brings together a wide range of essential data on the effect of long-term thermal exposure on plastics and elastomers, enabling engineers to make optimal material choices and design decisions. This second edition has been thoroughly revised to include the latest data and materials. This highly valuable handbook will support engineers, product designers, R&D professionals, and scientists who are working on plastics products or parts for high temperature environments across a range of industries. This readily available data will make it easy for practitioners to learn about plastic materials and their long- term thermal exposure without having to search the general literature or depend on suppliers. This book will also be of interest to researchers and advanced students in plastics engineering, polymer processing, coatings, and materials science and engineering. - Provides essential data and practical guidance for engineers and scientists working with plastics in high temperature environments - Includes introductory chapters on the effect of heat aging and testing methods, providing the underpinning knowledge required to utilize the data - Covers a wide range of commercial polymer classes that are updated to include the latest developments in plastics materials