Plastics Technology Handbook, 3rd Edition, Revised and Expanded

Completely updated and enlarged to reflect the advances that have taken place since the publication of the Second Edition, this Third Edition offers concise examinations of the chemical nature, characteristics properties, and uses of traditional industrial polymers, such as acrylics, polyolefins, vinyl polymers, polyesters, epoxies, and silicones, among others, and provides up-to-the-minute coverage of specialty polymers designed to satisfy specific needs.

Bridging the gap between theory and practice, Plastics Technology Handbook, Third Edition furnishes new sections on the amorphous state of polymers, degradation by radiation, antimicrobials, and biodegradable polymers....expanded coverage of fibrous reinforcements, reaction injection molding, foamed plastics, electrostatic spraying, adhesive bonding, and the decoration of plastics...a new discussion on the mechanical and rheological behavior or polymers...novel developments in industrial polymers...a new chapter that critically analyzes various methods of polymer recycling...new material on the latest applications of polymers...and more.

Preface

Chapter 1 : Characteristics of Polymers
Chapter 2 : Fabrication Processes
Chapter 3 : Plastics Properties and Testing
Chapter 4 : Industrial Polymers
Chapter 5 : Polymers in Special Uses
Chapter 6 : Recycling of Polymers
Chapter 7 : Trends in Polymer Applications

Appendixes
1A : Trade Names for Some Industrial Polymers
1B : Commonly Used Abbreviations for Industrial Polymers
2A : Index of Trade Names, Manufacturers, and Suppliers of Antioxidants
2B : Index of Trade Names, Manufacturers, and Suppliers of Metal Deactivators
2C : Index of Trade Names, Manufacturers, and Suppliers of Light Stabilizers
2D : Index of Trade Names and Suppliers of Flame Retardants
2E : Index of Trade Names and Suppliers of Foaming Agents
Index