ABSTRACT

Practical and affordable, thermoplastics account for more than 90 percent of all plastic materials manufactured. That so many varieties are now available, speaks to the idea that while there is no one perfect material, it is possible to find a material that fits for every application. However, selecting that right material is no small challenge.Ans

chapter 4|18 pages

Molecular Weight of Polymers

chapter 5|10 pages

Polymerization (Resinification) Methods

chapter 7|8 pages

Classification of Thermoplastics

chapter 10|68 pages

Polypropylene

chapter 11|14 pages

Olefin Copolymers of Ethylene and Propylene

chapter 12|48 pages

The Vinyls: PVC and Copolymers

chapter 13|66 pages

Polystyrene and Copolymers

chapter 14|16 pages

Acrylic (Acrylate) Family

chapter 15|18 pages

Polyester Family

chapter 16|26 pages

Nylon (Polyamide) Family

chapter 17|24 pages

Polycarbonates

chapter 18|8 pages

Polyacetals

chapter 19|10 pages

Polyphenylene Sulfides

chapter 20|8 pages

Fluorocarbons (Teflon Family)

chapter 21|24 pages

Liquid Crystalline Polymers

chapter 22|6 pages

Polysulfones

chapter 23|10 pages

Polyimide Family

chapter 24|12 pages

PEEK

chapter 25|4 pages

Polyphenylene Oxide

chapter 26|6 pages

Cellulosics

chapter 27|18 pages

Functionalized Thermoplastic and Elastomers

chapter 28|12 pages

Plastics Nanocomposites