Physical Testing of Thermoplastics

Physical Testing of Thermoplastics
Author: S.W. Hawley
Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing
Total Pages: 106
Release: 1992
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780080419671

This report aims to describe recent developments in the major physical testing methods appropriate to thermoplastics, with references to much practical work carried out worldwide. An additional indexed section containing several hundred abstracts from the Rapra Polymer Library database provides useful references for further reading.

Physical Testing of Rubber

Physical Testing of Rubber
Author: Roger Brown
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 389
Release: 2006-03-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0387290125

Rubber is important in many engineering applications because of its unique properties. These properties must be measured with appropriate test methods developed specifically for this class of materials. This book provides, in one volume, comprehensive coverage of the procedures for measuring the whole range of the physical properties of rubber. This new edition presents an up-to-date introduction to the standard methods used for testing, quality control analysis, product evaluation, and production of design data for rubber and elastomers. Factors to be incorporated in the revision include the effects of newer instrumentation, the cutting back of laboratory staff, increased demands for formal accreditation and calibration, trend to product testing, overlap of thermoplastic elastomers with plastics and increased need for design data.

Physical Test Methods for Elastomers

Physical Test Methods for Elastomers
Author: Roger Brown
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 381
Release: 2017-10-18
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319667270

This book provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of physical testing of elastomers (rubbers and thermoplastic elastomers) including mechanical, electrical, thermal and all aspects of durability. Elastomers are an important class of materials used in such products as tyres, seals and hose which have markedly different properties to other materials. The importance of testing of elastomers means that a comprehensive text on the subject is essential. The advantage over general materials testing books is being more specific while the advantage over general rubber technology books is that testing is dealt with in depth.

Physical Testing of Plastics

Physical Testing of Plastics
Author: T. R Crompton
Publisher: Smithers Rapra
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2012-01-16
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1847354874

This book discusses the physical rather than the chemical examination of the properties of polymers on the basis of the type of equipment used, examples of the applications of these techniques are given. Techniques examined include thermal analysis (thermogravimetric analysis and evolved gas analysis), dynamic mechanical analysis and thermomechanical analysis, dielectric thermal analysis, ESR, MALDI, luminescence testing, photocalorimetry testing and the full range of equipment for mechanical, thermal, electrical, rheological, particle size, molecular weight.

Handbook of Thermoplastics

Handbook of Thermoplastics
Author: Olagoke Olabisi
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 976
Release: 2016-02-03
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1466577231

This new edition of the bestselling Handbook of Thermoplastics incorporates recent developments and advances in thermoplastics with regard to materials development, processing, properties, and applications. With contributions from 65 internationally recognized authorities in the field, the second edition features new and updated discussions of seve

Polymer Enhancement of Technical Textiles

Polymer Enhancement of Technical Textiles
Author: Roy W. Buckley
Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2003
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781859573952

Technical d104iles are high performance speciality materials. Applications are found in inflatable structures, tents, as reinforcement in composites for construction, as body armour and vehicle protection, in filters, as a base for flexible printed circuits, hose, conveyor belts and tyres. Polymer Enhancement of Technical d104iles examines the potential for these materials. The review is accompanied by around 400 abstracts from papers and books in the Rapra Polymer Library database.

Emissions from Plastics

Emissions from Plastics
Author: C. Henneuse-Boxus
Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2003-06-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781859573860

This report outlines the key issues regarding emissions from plastics. The report covers emissions from plastics during processing, treatment, storage and end-use. It summarises the published research on a wide variety of materials and settings. New methods of analysis and testing have been developed or adapted to examine these emissions. This report discusses the main techniques used. Data from analysis work on air quality and emissions from plastics is also included in this report. An additional indexed section containing several hundred abstracts from the Rapra Polymer Library database gives useful references for further reading.

Polymers in Agriculture and Horticulture

Polymers in Agriculture and Horticulture
Author: Roger P. Brown
Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2004
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781859574607

Polymers have been used in agriculture and horticulture since the middle of the last century. There is a tremendous potential for using polymers in agriculture and our fields and garden would look very different if we did not use polymers in them. This review traces the history of polymer use, discusses the markets for polymers in these applications, and describes in detail the different types of polymers that can be used and their specific applications. An additional indexed section containing several hundred abstracts from the Polymer Library gives useful references for further reading.

Polymers in Medical Applications

Polymers in Medical Applications
Author: B.J. Lambert
Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2001
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781859572597

The use of polymers in medical devices is growing at a steady rate. These materials are generally relatively cheap and versatile, qualities required in many bulk applications. In more specialised medical devices, polymeric components have been developed to meet challenging property and performance requirements. This review describes the process of developing polymeric products for medical applications from design requirements through to specific examples of medical devices and packaging. An additional indexed section containing several hundred abstracts from the Rapra Polymer Library database gives useful references for further reading.