Polymer science and technology : for scientists and engineers / Richard A. Pethrick.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pethrick, R. A. (Richard Arthur), 1942-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Polymers.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (376 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Polymer science and technology for engineers and scientists

Place of Publication:

Dunbeath, Scotland : Whittles Pub., cop. 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Polymers and composites are widely used for a range of applications in engineering and technology.Selecting the correct material which is fit for purpose is a critical decision faced by engineers and scientists who do not necessarily have an in-depth knowledge of the chemistry or physics of polymers.This text book provides a practical insight.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Preface

1 What are plastics?

2 Mechanical properties of polymeric materials

3 Crystallinity and polymer morphology

4 Chemistry of polymer processing

5 Polymer processing: thermoplastics and thermosets

6 Composites

7 Case studies

8 Polymer chemistry and synthesis

9 Polymer physics: models of polymer behaviour

10 Polymers for the electronics industry

11 Medical applications of polymers

12 Recycling of plastics and environmental issues

Index.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781849952736

1849952736

9781680153972

1680153978

9781849950237

1849950237

OCLC:

923517291