Modern Materials

List of Contributors

Preface

Contents of Volume I

Contents of Volume II

High-Temperature Plastics

I. Polymer Chemistry

II. Some Fundamental Concepts and Definitions

III. Types of Polymerization

Reference

Section A Polyesters

I. Introduction

II. Resin Properties

III. Applications of Polyester Resins

IV. Linear Thermoplastic Polymers

V. Polyacrylates and Polyester Urethane

References

Section B Phenolic Resins

I. Introduction

II. Preparation

III. Properties

IV. Ultrahigh-Temperature Applications

V. Urea and Melamine Formaldehyde Resins

VI. Summary

References

Section C Epoxy Resins

I. Introduction

II. Properties of Epoxy Resins

III. Epoxy Resin Applications

References

Section D Silicones

I. Introduction

II. Silicone Fluids

III. Silicone Resins

References

Section E Fluorinated Polymers

I. Introduction

II. Preparation of Polytetrafluoroethylene

III. Properties of Polytetrafluoroethylene

IV. Safety Precautions

V. Other Fluorinated Polymers

VI. Summary

References

Section F Potential High-Temperature Polymers

Text

References

Lubricating Oils

I. Introduction

II. Lubricating Oil Types and Characteristics

III. Service Application of Lubricating Oils

References

Ferrites: Their Properties and Applications

I. Introduction

II. Properties of Soft Magnetic Ferrites

III. Properties of Hard Magnetic Ferrites

IV. Applications of Soft Magnetic Ferrites

V. Applications of Hard Magnetic Ferrites

VI. Special Ferrites

References

Ferroelectric Materials

I. Introduction

II. Theory of Ferroelectricity

III. Applications

IV. Materials Preparation

V. Conclusions

References

Liquid Metals—Their Properties, Handling, and Applications

I. Introduction

II. Properties

III. Heat Transfer

IV. Operational Procedures and Equipment

V. Liquid Metal Applications

References