Analysis of plastics [electronic resource] / Martin J. Forrest.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Forrest, Martin J. (Martin John)

Contributor:

Rapra Technology Limited.

Series:

Report (Rapra Technology Limited) ; 149.

Rapra review reports ; v. 13, no. 5, 2002.

Rapra review reports, 0889-3144 ; v. 13, no. 5, 2002

Report ; 149

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Plastics--Analysis.

Plastics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (160 p.)

Place of Publication:

Shrewsbury, U.K. : Rapra Technology, 2002.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Plastics can present a very difficult challenge to the analyst. The plastic may contain a variety of additives, including other polymers, which are used to enhance the properties of the plastic compound. For example, plasticisers, inorganic fillers, antidegradants, fire retardants, and specialist additives such as antistatic agents and cross-linkers. It is unlikely that more than 90-95% of a complex formulation can be determined by analysis alone. Compounds may contain over 10 different ingredients, some present at very low levels. It is evident that a good plastics analyst must have a working

Contents:

Introduction; Analytical Techniques; Determination of Molecular Weight and Microstructure of Plastic Polymers; Determination of Polymer Type; Determination of the Plasticiser and Filler in a Plastic Compound; Determination of Stabilisers in a Plastics Compound; Determination of Functional Additives; Analysis of Plastics for Food Contact Use; Determination of Stabilisers in PVC; Analysis of Plastic Laminates and Fibres; Surface Analysis of Plastics; Failure Diagnosis; Conclusion; Additional References; Appendix 1; Appendix 2; Abbreviations and Acronyms

Abstracts from the Polymer Library DatabaseSubject Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-281-77477-4

9786611774776

1-85957-425-4

OCLC:

568032903