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The Effect of Long Term Thermal Exposure on Plastics and Elastomers
- 1st Edition - November 20, 2013
- Author: Laurence W. McKeen
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 2 2 1 0 8 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 1 8 8 9 3 - 7
This reference guide brings together a wide range of essential data on the effect of long term thermal exposure on plastics and elastomers, enabling engineers to make optimal ma… Read more
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Request a sales quoteThis reference guide brings together a wide range of essential data on the effect of long term thermal exposure on plastics and elastomers, enabling engineers to make optimal material choices and design decisions. The data is supported by explanations of how to make use of the data in real-world engineering contexts.
High heat environments are common in automotive, oil and gas, household appliances, coatings, space and aeronautics and many more end uses. As a result, thermal stability data are critically important to engineers designing parts particularly that replace metals, work that is common today as they look for ways to reduce weight. The data tables in this book enable engineers and scientists to select the right materials for a given product or application across a wide range of sectors.
Several polymer classes are covered, including polyolefins, polyamides, polyesters, elastomers, fluoropolymers, biodegradable plastics and more, saving readers the need to contact suppliers. The book also includes introductory sections to provide background on plastic/polymer chemistry and formulation and plastic testing methods, providing the knowledge required to make best use of the data.
- Essential data and practical guidance for engineers and scientists working with plastics for use in high temperature environments
- Includes introductory chapters on polymer chemistry and its effect on thermal stability, providing the underpinning knowledge required to utilize the data
- Covers a wide range of commercial polymer classes, saving readers the need to contact suppliers
Plastics engineers, product designers and materials scientists.
Sectors: construction; consumer goods; medical devices; oil & gas; automotive & aerospace.
- Preface
- 1. Introduction to Plastics and Polymers
- 1.1 Polymerization
- 1.2 Copolymers
- 1.3 Linear, Branched, and Crosslinked Polymers
- 1.4 Polarity
- 1.5 Unsaturation
- 1.6 Steric Hindrance
- 1.7 Isomers
- 1.8 Inter- and Intramolecular Attractions in Polymers
- 1.9 General Classifications
- 1.10 Plastic Compositions
- 1.11 Summary
- References
- 2. Introduction to the Effect of Heat Aging on Plastics
- 2.1 Physical Processes of Heating on Plastic Materials
- 2.2 Thermal Degradation Chemistry
- 2.3 Mechanisms of Thermal Stabilization
- 2.4 Thermal/Heat Aging Testing
- 2.5 Creep—Aging Under Stress
- References
- 3. Introduction to the Physical, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties of Plastics and Elastomers
- 3.1 Appearance Properties
- 3.2 Mechanical Testing of Plastics
- 3.3 Thermal Property Testing of Plastics
- References
- 4. Styrenic Plastics
- 4.1 Acrylonitrile–Butadiene–Styrene Copolymer
- 4.2 Polystyrene
- 4.3 Styrene–Acrylonitrile Copolymer
- 4.4 Acrylonitrile–Styrene Acrylate
- 4.5 Styrene–Butadiene Copolymer
- 4.6 Styrenic Blends/Alloys
- References
- 5. Polyesters
- 5.1 Liquid Crystalline Polymers
- 5.2 Polybutylene Terephthalate
- 5.3 Polycarbonate
- 5.4 Polyethylene Terephthalate
- 5.5 Polyethylene Naphthalate and Polybutylene Naphthalate
- 5.6 Isophorone Bisphenol Based PCs
- 5.7 Copolyesters
- References
- 6. Polyimides
- 6.1 Polyamide–Imide
- 6.2 Polyetherimide
- 6.3 Polyimide
- References
- 7. Polyamides (Nylons)
- 7.1 Amorphous Polyamide (Polyamide Copolymers)
- 7.2 Polyamide 6 (Nylon 6)
- 7.3 Polyamide 11 (Nylon 11)
- 7.4 Polyamide 12 (Nylon 12)
- 7.5 Polyamide 46 (Nylon 46)
- 7.6 Polyamide 66 (Nylon 66)
- 7.7 Polyamide 612 (Nylon 612)
- 7.8 Polyamide 666 (Nylon 666 or 66/6)
- 7.9 Polyarylamide
- 7.10 Polyphthalamide/High-Performance Polyamide
- 7.11 Polyamide Alloys
- References
- 8. Polyolefins, Polyvinyls, and Acrylics
- 8.1 Polyolefins
- 8.2 Benzocyclobutene Polymer
- 8.3 Polyacrylics
- 8.4 Polyvinyl Chloride
- 8.5 Ethylene–Vinyl Acetate Copolymer
- References
- 9. Fluoropolymers
- 9.1 Polytetrafluoroethylene
- 9.2 Fluorinated Ethylene–Propylene (FEP)
- 9.3 Perfluoroalkoxy (PFA)
- 9.4 Polyvinyl Fluoride
- 9.5 Polychlorotrifluoroethylene
- 9.6 Polyvinylidene Fluoride
- 9.7 Ethylene–Tetrafluoroethylene Copolymer
- 9.8 Ethylene–Chlorotrifluoroethylene Copolymer
- References
- 10. High-Temperature/High-Performance Polymers
- 10.1 Polyaryletherketone
- 10.2 Polyphenylene Sulfide
- 10.3 Polysulfone
- 10.4 Polyphenylsulfone
- 10.5 Polyethersulfone
- 10.6 Parylene (Poly(p-xylylene))
- 10.7 Polyoxymethylene (POM or Acetal Homopolymer)/Polyoxymethylene Copolymer (POM-Co or Acetal Copolymer)
- 10.8 Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO or PPE)
- References
- 11. Elastomers and Rubbers
- 11.1 Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomers
- 11.2 Olefinic Thermoplastic Elastomers
- 11.3 Thermoplastic Copolyester Elastomers
- 11.4 Bromobutyl Rubber
- 11.5 Chlorobutyl Rubber (Polychloroprene)
- 11.6 Ethylene–Propylene Rubbers (EPM, EPDM)
- 11.7 Fluoroelastomers
- 11.8 Natural Rubber
- 11.9 Acrylonitrile–Butadiene Copolymer
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 296
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: November 20, 2013
- Imprint: William Andrew
- Hardback ISBN: 9780323221085
- eBook ISBN: 9780323188937
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Laurence W. McKeen
Larry McKeen has a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin and worked for DuPont Fluoroproducts from 1978–2014. As a Senior Research Associate (Chemist), he was responsible for new product development including application technology and product optimization for particular end-uses, and product testing. He retired from DuPont at the end of 2014 and is currently a consultant.
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Independent Consultant and Retired Senior Research Associate, DuPont Fluoroproducts, USARead The Effect of Long Term Thermal Exposure on Plastics and Elastomers on ScienceDirect