Fatigue and Tribological Properties of Plastics and Elastomers

1: Introduction to Fatigue of Plastics and Elastomers

• Abstract
• 1.1. Types of Stress
• 1.2. Fatigue Testing
• 1.3. Understanding Fatigue-Testing Data
• 1.4. Fatigue Process
• 1.5. Factors That Affect Fatigue Life
• 1.6. Design Against Fatigue
• 1.7. Summary

2: Introduction to the Tribology of Plastics and Elastomers

• Abstract
• 2.1. Friction
• 2.2. Lubrication
• 2.3. Wear and Erosion
• 2.4. Tribology Testing
• 2.5. Wear-Resistant Additives
• 2.6. Summary

3: Introduction to Plastics and Polymers

• Abstract
• 3.1. Polymerization
• 3.2. Copolymers
• 3.3. Linear, Branched, and Cross-Linked Polymers
• 3.4. Polarity
• 3.5. Unsaturation
• 3.6. Steric Hindrance
• 3.7. Isomers
• 3.8. Intermolecular and Intramolecular Attractions in Polymers
• 3.9. General Classifications
• 3.10. Elastomers
• 3.11. Plastic Compositions
• 3.12. Polymer Nomenclature

4: Styrenic Plastics

• Abstract
• 4.1. Polystyrene
• 4.2. Acrylonitrile–Styrene–Acrylate
• 4.3. Styrene Acrylonitrile
• 4.4. Acrylonitrile–Butadiene–Styrene
• 4.5. Styrenic Blends
• 4.6. Other Styrenic Plastics

5: Polyether Plastics

• Abstract
• 5.1. Acetals—Polyoxymethylene Homopolymer
• 5.2. Polyoxymethylene Copolymer (POM-Co or Acetal Copolymer)
• 5.3. Modified Polyphenylene Ether/Polyphenylene Oxide

6: Polyester Plastics

• Abstract
• 6.1. Polycarbonate
• 6.2. Polybutylene Terephthalate
• 6.3. Polyethylene Terephthalate
• 6.4. Liquid Crystalline Polymers
• 6.5. Polycyclohexylene-Dimethylene Terephthalate
• 6.6. Polyphthalate Carbonate
• 6.7. Polyester Blends and Alloys

7: Polyimide Plastics

• Abstract
• 7.1. Polyetherimide
• 7.2. Polyamide-Imide
• 7.3. Polyimide
• 7.4. Thermoplastic Polyimide
• 7.5. Imide Polymer Blends

8: Polyamide Plastics (Nylons)

• Abstract
• 8.1. Nylon 6 (PA 6)
• 8.2. Nylon 11 (PA 11)
• 8.3. Nylon 12 (PA 12)
• 8.4. Nylon 46 (PA 46)
• 8.5. Nylon 66 (PA 66)
• 8.6. Nylon 610 (PA 610)
• 8.7. Nylon 612 (PA 612)
• 8.8. Nylon 666 or 66/6 (PA 666)
• 8.9. Amorphous Nylon
• 8.10. Polyphthalamide/ High-Performance Polyamide
• 8.11. Polyarylamide

9: Polyolefins and Acrylics

• Abstract
• 9.1. Polyethylene
• 9.2. Cross-Linked Polyethylene
• 9.3. Polypropylene
• 9.4. Ultrahigh-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene
• 9.5. Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride
• 9.6. Polyacrylics

10: Thermoplastic Elastomers

• Abstract
• 10.1. Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomers
• 10.2. Thermoplastic Copolyester Elastomers
• 10.3. Thermoplastic Polyether Block Amide Elastomers
• 10.4. Olefinic Thermoplastic Elastomer
• 10.5. Other Elastomers

11: Fluoropolymers

• Abstract
• 11.1. Polytetrafluoroethylene
• 11.2. Polyethylene Chlorotrifluoroethylene
• 11.3. Polyethylene Tetrafluoroethylene
• 11.4. Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene
• 11.5. Perfluoroalkoxy
• 11.6. Polychlorotrifluoroethylene
• 11.7. Polyvinylidene Fluoride
• 11.8. Polyvinyl Fluoride

12: High-Temperature Polymers

• Abstract
• 12.1. Polyaryletherketones
• 12.2. Polyethersulfone
• 12.3. Polyphenylene Sulfide
• 12.4. Polysulfone
• 12.5. Polybenzimidazole