Polymer Technology, 3rd Edition

The many advances in polymers and their associated processes have rendered necessary this new edition from Mr Miles and Mr Briston- two very renowned and respected British authors.

Polymer and Material Scientists in industrial, academic and government laboratories, as well as researchers and managers who need to keep abreast of developments in Polymer Technology will find this an invaluable practical reference source.

Preface

Part I : General
Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : Raw Materials

Part II : Materials
Section A : Thermosets
Chapter 3 : Phenoplasts
Chapter 4 : Aminoplasts
Chapter 5 : Polyesters
Chapter 6 : Epoxy Resins
Chapter 7 : Silicones
Chapter 8 : Polyurethanes

Section B : Thermoplastics
Chapter 9 : Polyolefins
Chapter 10 : Vinyls
Chapter 11 : Polystyrene and Copolymers
Chapter 12 : Polyamides
Chapter 13 : Acrylic Polymers
Chapter 14 : Fluorocarbon Polymers
Chapter 15 : Thermoplastic Polyesters
Chapter 16 : High-Performance Thermoplastics
Chapter 17 : Heat-Resistant Thermoplastics

Section C : Natural Polymers and Derivatives
Chapter 18 : Polymers of Natural Origin
Chapter 19 : Derivatives of Natural Polymers

Section D : Rubberlike Polymers
Chapter 20 : Natural and Modified Rubbers
Chapter 21 : Synthetic Rubbers

Section E : Inorganic Polymers
Chapter 22 : Inorganic and Semi-organic Polymers

Section F : Compounding Ingredients
Chapter 23 : Plasticizers, Stabilizers, and Related Additives
Chapter 24 : Fillers, Colorants, and Special Additives

Part III : Processes
Section A : Thermosetting
Chapter 25 : Compression and Transfer Molding

Section B : Thermoplastics
Chapter 26 : Extrusion
Chapter 27 : Injection Molding and Blow Molding
Chapter 28 : Thermoforming
Chapter 29 : Powder Coating
Chapter 30 : Miscellaneous Processing Techniques

Part IV : Testing
Chapter 31 : Physical and Chemical Testing of Plastics

Index