Fluoroelastomers handbook : the definitive user's guide / Jiri George Drobny.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Drobny, Jiri George, author.

Series:

PDL handbook series.

Plastics Design Library

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Fluorocarbons--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Fluorocarbons.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (577 pages) : illustrations, graphs.

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Oxford, [England] : William Andrew, 2016.

Summary:

Fluoroelastomers Handbook: The Definitive User's Guide, Second Edition is a comprehensive reference on fluoroelastomer chemistry, processing technology, and applications.It is a must-have reference for materials scientists and engineers in the automotive, aerospace, chemical, chemical process, and power generation industries.Covering both.

Contents:

Front Cover

Fluoroelastomers Handbook

Copyright Page

Contents

Preface to the Second Edition

Preface to the First Edition

I. Fluoroelastomers Overview

1 Fundamentals

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Scope: Fluorocarbon Elastomers

1.3 Nature of Fluoroelastomers

1.4 Fundamental Properties

1.4.1 VDF Copolymers

1.4.2 TFE/Olefin Copolymers

1.4.3 Perfluoroelastomers

1.4.4 Other Compositions

1.5 Developmental History: Compositions, Cure Technology

1.6 Major Uses of Fluoroelastomers

1.7 Producers of Fluoroelastomers

References

2 Market and Consumption Statistics and Future Trends

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Consumption, Demand, and Trends

3 Fluoroelastomer Composition and Properties

3.1 Major Families of Fluorocarbon Elastomers

3.2 VDF/HFP/TFE Elastomers

3.3 VDF/PMVE/TFE Elastomers

3.4 TFE/PMVE Perfluoroelastomers

3.5 TFE/P Elastomers

3.6 E/TFE/PMVE Elastomers

II. Fluoroelastomers Technology

4 Fluoroelastomer Monomers

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Vinylidene Fluoride

4.2.1 VDF Properties

4.2.2 VDF Synthesis

4.3 Tetrafluoroethylene

4.3.1 TFE Properties

4.3.2 TFE Synthesis

4.4 Hexafluoropropylene

4.4.1 HFP Properties

4.4.2 HFP Synthesis

4.5 Perfluoro(methyl vinyl ether)

4.5.1 PMVE Properties

4.5.2 PMVE Synthesis

4.6 Olefins: Ethylene and Propylene

4.7 Cure-Site Monomers

4.7.1 Types of Cure-Site Monomers

4.7.2 Halogenated Vinyl Monomers

4.7.3 Functional Vinyl Ethers

4.8 Safety Aspects of Monomer Handling

4.8.1 Toxicity Considerations

4.8.2 Flammability

4.8.3 Explosivity

5 Production of Fluoroelastomers

5.1 Introduction

5.2 General Process Description

5.3 Free Radical Copolymerization

5.3.1 General Reaction Scheme

5.3.2 Copolymer Composition Relationships.

5.3.3 Monomer Reactivity Ratios

5.4 Emulsion Polymerization

5.4.1 Emulsion Polymerization Kinetics

5.4.2 Continuous Emulsion Polymerization

5.4.3 Semibatch Emulsion Polymerization

5.5 Suspension Polymerization

5.5.1 Polymer Compositions

5.5.2 Polymerization Mechanism and Kinetics

5.5.3 Reactor Design and Operation

5.5.4 Polymerization Control

5.6 Process Conditions and Polymer Characteristics

5.6.1 Molecular Weight Distribution

5.6.2 End Groups

5.6.3 Composition and Monomer Sequence Distributions

5.7 Monomer Recovery

5.8 Isolation

5.9 Process Safety

5.10 Commercial Process Descriptions

6 Cure Systems for Fluoroelastomers

6.1 Introduction

6.2 VDF/HFP/TFE Copolymers: Diamine, Bisphenol, and Peroxide

6.2.1 Diamine Cure

6.2.2 Bisphenol Cure

6.2.3 Peroxide Cure

6.3 VDF/PMVE/TFE Elastomers: Peroxide (Bisphenol)

6.4 Perfluoroelastomers-Various Systems

6.5 TFE/Propylene Elastomers: Peroxide, Bisphenol

6.6 Ethylene/TFE/PMVE Elastomers: Peroxide, Bisphenol

6.7 Cross-Linking by Ionizing Radiation

7 Processing of Fluoroelastomers

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Compounding

7.3 Mixing

7.3.1 Handling and Storing of Compounding Ingredients

7.3.2 Mill Mixing

7.3.3 Mixing in Internal Mixers

7.3.4 Continuous Mixing

7.4 Extrusion

7.5 Calandering

7.6 Curing

7.7 Molding

7.7.1 General Considerations

7.7.2 Compression Molding

7.7.3 Transfer Molding

7.7.4 Injection Molding

7.8 Other Processing Methods

7.8.1 Latex

7.8.2 Thermoplastic Elastomers

III. Environmental Resistance and Applications of Fluoroelastomers

8 Fluid Resistance of VDF-Containing Fluoroelastomers

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Fluid Resistance Data

8.3 Discussion of Results

8.4 Fluid Service Recommendations

References.

9 Fluid and Heat Resistance of Perfluoroelastomers

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Fluid Resistance Data

9.3 Heat Resistance Data

9.4 Resistance to Special Environment

9.5 Major Applications

10 Fluid Resistance of TFE-Olefin Fluoroelastomers

10.1 Introduction

10.2 Fluid Resistance of TFE/Propylene Elastomers

10.2.1 TFE/P Copolymer

10.2.2 TFE/P/VDF Terpolymers

10.2.3 TFE/P/TFP Terpolymers

10.2.4 Service Recommendations

10.3 Fluid Resistance of ETP Elastomers

10.3.1 Fluid Resistance Data

10.3.2 Resistance to Oil Field Environments

10.3.3 Cure System Effects

10.3.4 Service Recommendations

IV. Fluoroelastomer Applications and Compounds

11 Fluoroelastomer Applications

11.1 Introduction

11.2 Major End Uses

11.3 Fabrication Methods

Further Reading

12 Compounds for O-Rings and Molded Goods

12.1 Compounds or O-Rings

12.1.1 Specifications

12.1.2 Compression Set Measurement

12.1.3 VDF/HFP Copolymer Compounds

12.2 VDF/HFP/TFE Compounds

12.3 VDF/PMVE/TFE Compounds

12.4 Seal Design Considerations

12.5 Additional Fluoroelastomer Molding Compounds

13 Compounds for Automotive Fuel Systems

13.1 Introduction

13.2 Fuel Line Veneer

13.3 Fuel Tank Components

13.4 Fuel Injector Seals

13.5 Development Trends

14 Compounds for Automotive Power Train Systems

14.1 Introduction

14.2 Oil-Seal Requirements

14.3 Compounds for Oil Seals

14.3.1 FKM Elastomers for Oil Seals

14.3.2 FEPM Elastomers in Engine Seals

14.4 Compounds for Transmission Seals

15 Compounds for Power Plant Service

15.1 Introduction

15.2 Flue Duct Expansion Joints

15.3 High-Fluorine Terpolymers

16 Other Fluoroelastomer Applications and Processing

16.1 Introduction

16.2 Latex and Coatings.

16.3 Thermoplastic Processing and Fluorinated Thermoplastic Elastomers

16.4 Fluoroelastomer Caulks

16.5 Processing Aids for Hydrocarbon Plastics

17 Fluoroelastomer Safety and Disposal, Sustainability

17.1 Introduction

17.2 Safety in Production

17.3 Safety in Applications

17.4 Disposal

17.5 Sustainability

18 New Developments and Current Trends

18.1 Introduction

18.2 New Developments in Chemistry and Processing

18.3 New Products

18.4 Other Developments

18.5 C8 Issues

Appendix 1: PDL Resistance Ratings

Appendix 2: Examples of FKM-Based Compounds

Appendix 3: Acronyms and Abbreviations

Bibliography

Fluoropolymers

Elastomer &amp

Rubber Science and Technology

Glossary

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Index

Back Cover.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

9780323396189

0323396186

OCLC:

949882681