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Encyclopedia of polymer science and technology researchgate. Elastomers are then categorized according to a classification process. This unique reference work compiles in one place the current working knowledge of chemistry, processing, physical, and mechanical properties, as well as applications of thermoplastic elastomers. The main section of plastics materials and processes a concise encyclopedia provides concise information on the multitude of materials and processes that are common to the plastics industries. Elastomer chemical compound encyclopedia britannica. Kirkothmer encyclopedia of chemical technology, index to. The polymeric materials encyclopedia presents stateoftheart research and development on the synthesis, properties, and applications of polymeric materials. Definitions of terms relating to the structure and processing of sols, gels. The fifth edition of the kirkothmer encyclopedia of chemical technology builds upon the solid foundation of the previous editions, which have proven to be a mainstay for chemists, biochemists, and engineers at academic, industrial, and government institutions since publication of the first edition in 1949. Thermoplastic elastomers are materials that combine the properties of thermo plasticity and rubberlike behavior. Polymer usage is widespread with applications in many areas and its growth has been rapid in recent years.
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An encyclopedia of polymer processing and applications that covers the mainstream areas of application and their associated processing techniques. Materials engineering, science, processing and design. Presents structures, manufacturing techniques, and processing details for natural and synthetic rubbers, rubberblends, rubber composites, and thermoplastic elastomers. Encyclopedia of polymer science and technology major. However, this book should make the journey to acquire such. Written by engineers for engineers with over 150 international editorial advisory board members,this hig. The increasing highvolume demand for polymer matrix composites pmcs brings into focus the need for autoclave alternative processing. When elastomers are compared for such properties as tensile strength, coefficient of friction, and abrasion resistance, they show similar results if tested at equal values of t. Elastomer definition, properties and examples of elastomer. Chemical process industry article about chemical process. An elastomer is a polymer with viscoelasticity and has very weak intermolecular forces.
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Thermoplastic elastomers tpe, sometimes referred to as thermoplastic rubbers, are a class of copolymers or a physical mix of polymers usually a plastic and a rubber that consist of materials with both thermoplastic and elastomeric properties. Handbook of plastics elastomers and composites download. There are few if any adequate guides to the properties, processing, and applications of thermoplastic elastomers, in spite the skyrocketing rise in the use of these materials. Elastomers article about elastomers by the free dictionary. Natural rubber, also called by other names of india rubber, latex, amazonian rubber, caucho or caoutchouc, as initially produced, consists of polymers of the organic compound isoprene, with minor impurities of other organic compounds, plus water. This groundbreaking work includes the insight of a large number of contributors from around the world who offer a broadbased perspective on a multitude of topics. Over 100 new subjects are introduced in the new edition. It can be processed in a molten state even at elevated temperatures. They provide textiles with greater stretchiness and recovery than is. Typical reactions for chain assembling are polyaddition continuous or step wise and condensation polymerization polycondensation 1 figure 1. For a description of their production and processing into useful products, see rubber. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. While most elastomers are thermosets, thermoplastics are in contrast relatively easy to use in manufacturing, for example, by injection molding.
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