Thermal Characterization of Polymeric Materials
- 1st Edition - December 28, 1981
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Editor: Edith Turi
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 1 4 1 8 8 - 8
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Request a sales quoteThermal Characterization of Polymeric Materials is a critical review and a concise evaluation of the application of thermal analysis in polymer science and engineering. This book is divided into nine chapters that specifically tackle the instrumentation, theory, and a wide variety of applications of thermal characterization. The introductory chapters provide an overview of all aspects of thermal analytical methods and apparatus and the theory underlying the basic principles of thermal analysis. These chapters also examine the theories and functions of state for thermometry, dilatometry, thermomechanical analysis, calorimetry, thermogravimetry. These topics are followed by a discussion on single-component and multicomponent systems and their phase transitions, as influenced by concentration, pressure, deformation, molecular weight, and copolymerization. The subsequent chapters explore the influence of important chemical and physical parameters on the glass transition, crystallization, and melting of thermoplastic materials. The discussion then shifts to the theoretical aspects of polymer-polymer compatibility, phase separation, and miscibility in mixed polymer systems. This book further considers the thermal analysis in thermosets, elastomers, and fibers. The concluding chapters present the methods of obtaining information on the relative flammability properties of polymers, for screening fire retardant additives, and for studying the mechanism of flame inhibition. These chapters also look into the thermal analysis of antioxidants, stabilizers, lubricants, plasticizers, impact modifiers, and fire retardants. Polymer scientists and researchers will find this book invaluable.
List of Contributors
Preface
Chapter 1. Instrumentation
I. Introduction
II. Thermal Analysis Techniques
III. Thermogravimetry—the Thermobalance
IV. Commercial Thermobalances
V. Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA) and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
VI. Commercial DTA and DSC Instruments
VII. Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA)
VIII. Evolved Gas Detection and Evolved Gas Analysis
IX. Miscellaneous Thermal Analysis Techniques
X. Conclusions
References
Chapter 2. The Basis of Thermal Analysis
I. Introduction
II. The Microscopic Structure of Materials
III. The Macroscopic Description of Materials
IV. Characterization of One-Component Systems
V. Characterization of Multicomponent Systems
VI. Conclusions
VII. Recommendations
References
Chapter 3. Thermoplastic Polymers
I. Introduction
II. Material Classification and Relevant Chemical and Physical Parameters to the Thermal Behavior of Thermoplastics
III. Thermally Activated Processes and the Effect of Molecular and Morphological Parameters
IV. Thermal Behavior of Thermoplastics in Interactive and Degrading Environments
V. Typical Applications of Thermoanalytical Techniques
VI. Thermal and Complementary Techniques for Investigative Studies
VII. Special Topics
VIII. Conclusion
References
Chapter 4. Block Copolymers and Polyblends
I. Introduction
II. Block and Graft Copolymers
III. Polyblends
IV. Conclusion
References
Chapter 5. Thermosets
I. Introduction
II. Thermophysical Property Measurements
III. Effects of Catalysts, Fillers, Water, and Other Constituents
IV. Cure Kinetics from Dynamic Experiments
V. Specific Polymers: Chemistry and Trade Names
VI. Conclusions
References
Chapter 6. Elastomers
I. Introduction
II. Nomenclature
III. Experimental Considerations
IV. Analysis of Single-Elastomer Systems
V. Analysis of Elastomer Blends
VI. Block Polymers
VII. Analysis of Cure Characteristics
VIII. Evaluation of Vulcanizate Composition by TG and DTG
IX. Application of Thermal Analyses to Commercial Elastomer Systems
X. Thermal Analysis of Elastomer Systems: Status and Outlook
References
Chapter 7. Fibers
I. Introduction
II. Characterization of Fibers by TA
III. Specific Fibers
IV. Conclusions
References
Chapter 8. Thermal Analysis in Polymer Flammability
I. Introduction
II. Polymer Flammability
III. Thermal Analysis and Flammability Evaluation
IV. Conclusions
References
Chapter 9. Thermal Analysis of Additives in Polymers
I. Introduction
II. Protective Agents
III. Plasticizers
IV. Other Additives
V. Conclusion
References
List of Symbols
Conversion Table
Author Index
Subject Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: December 28, 1981
- Imprint: Academic Press
- No. of pages: 986
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN: 9780323141888
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