The effect of temperature and other factors on plastics and elastomers
This reference guide brings together a wide range of critical data on the effect of temperature on plastics and elastomers, enabling engineers to make optimal material choices and design decisions. The effects of humidity level and strain rate on mechanical and electrical properties are also covered...
| Main Author: | McKeen, Laurence W. |
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| Other Authors: | ScienceDirect (Online service) |
| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Waltham, MA :
William Andrew Publishing,
2014.
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| Physical Description: |
1 online resource. |
| Edition: | Third edition. |
| Series: |
PDL handbook series.
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Table of Contents:
- Front Cover; The Effect of Temperature and Other Factors on Plastics and Elastomers; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; 1 Introduction to Plastics, Polymers, and Their Properties; 1.1 Polymer/Plastic Chemistry; 1.1.1 Polymerization; 1.1.1.1 Addition Polymerization; 1.1.1.2 Condensation Polymerization; 1.1.2 Copolymers; 1.1.3 Linear, Branched, and Cross-linked Polymers; 1.1.4 Polarity; 1.1.5 Unsaturation; 1.1.6 Steric Hindrance; 1.1.7 Isomers; 1.1.7.1 Structural Isomers; 1.1.7.2 Geometric Isomers; 1.1.7.3 Stereoisomers-Atactic, Isotactic, and Syndiotactic.
- 1.1.8 Inter- and Intramolecular Attractions in Polymers1.1.8.1 Hydrogen Bonding; 1.1.8.2 Van der Waals Forces; 1.1.8.3 Chain Entanglement; 1.1.9 General Classifications; 1.1.9.1 Molecular Weight; 1.1.9.2 Thermosets vs. Thermoplastics; 1.1.9.3 Crystalline vs. Amorphous; 1.2 Plastic Compositions; 1.2.1 Fillers, Reinforcement, Composites; 1.2.2 Combustion Modifiers, Fire, Flame Retardants, and Smoke Suppressants; 1.2.3 Release Agents; 1.2.4 Slip Additives/Internal Lubricants; 1.2.5 Antiblock Additives; 1.2.6 Catalysts; 1.2.7 Impact Modifiers and Tougheners; 1.2.8 UV/Radiation Stabilizers.
- 1.2.9 Optical Brighteners1.2.10 Plasticizers; 1.2.11 Pigments, Extenders, Dyes, and Mica; 1.2.11.1 Titanium Dioxide; 1.2.11.2 Carbon Black; 1.2.12 Coupling Agents; 1.2.13 Thermal Stabilizers; 1.2.14 Antistats; 1.3 Testing of Plastics; 1.3.1 Mechanical Property Testing of Plastics; 1.3.1.1 Tensile Properties; 1.3.1.2 Compressive Properties; 1.3.1.3 Shear Properties; 1.3.1.4 Flexural Properties; 1.3.1.5 Impact Property Testing of Plastics; Izod Impact Strength and Charpy Impact Strength; Gardner and Falling Dart Impact Strength; 1.3.2 Thermal Property Testing of Plastics.
- 1.3.2.1 Heat Deflection Temperature1.3.2.2 Vicat Softening Temperature; 1.3.2.3 Melt Flow Index; 1.3.2.4 Glass Transition Temperature (Tg); Mechanical Methods of Estimating Tg; Thermal Methods of Estimating Tg; Volume Methods of Determining Tg; Electrical Methods of Determining Tg; 1.3.2.5 Melting Point (Tm); 1.3.2.6 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion; 1.4 Principles of Plastic Product Design; 1.4.1 Rigidity of Plastic Materials; 1.4.2 The Assessment of Maximum Service Temperature; 1.4.3 Assessment of Thermal Stability; 1.4.4 Toughness; 1.4.5 The Assessment of Impact Strength.
- 1.4.6 Time-Dependent Behavior1.4.7 Selection Guides; 1.5 Summary; References; 2 Styrenic Plastics; 2.1 Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS); 2.2 Methyl Methacrylate- Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (MABS) Polymer; 2.3 Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA); 2.4 Polystyrene (PS); 2.5 Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN); 2.6 Styrenic Butadiene Block Copolymers (SBC); 2.7 Styrene Maleic Anhydride (SMA); 2.8 Styrenic Blends and Alloys; References; 3 Polyether Plastics; 3.1 Acetals-Polyoxymethylene (POM or Acetal Homopolymer); 3.2 Polyoxymethylene Copolymer (POM-Co or Acetal Copolymer).