Plastics Materials

✍ Scribed by J A. Brydson (Auth.)

• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Year: 1995
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 907
• Edition: 6
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

The sixth edition of this classic reference work continues to provide a balanced and comprehensive overview of the nature, manufacture, structure, properties, processing and applications of commercially available plastics materials. Aiming to bridge the gap between theory and practice, it enables scientists to understand the commercial implications of their work as well as providing technologists with a theoretical background.


Early chapters describe the history and nature of plastics and explain the relationship of chemical structure and properties. Preparation, structure, properties processing and applications of each class of plastics materials are then considered separately. New chapters have been added on materials selection and special polymers, including biodegradable and electroconductive polymers and thermoplastic elastomers. In addition many new plastics materials have been added throughout the text and more information has been included on testing methods and data. The sections on production/consumption statistics has also been completely updated.
Reviews of previous editions:

It's a genuine milestone in reference works...and the book is a 'must' for anyone concerned with the selection, preparation, compounding or processing of these materials' - British Plastic and Rubber

'This latest edition maintains the high standard set previously... The book s a 'must' for both student and practising technologists' - Plastics Materials

'The fourth edition of John Brydson's book carries on the splendid traditions of the previous three. As a reference book for a laboratory, sales office or student's bedroom, it is unrivalled in its comprehensive of the history, chemistry and technology of plastics'. - Reinforced Plastics

'As a reference book on the subject it is unique for its depth in such a compact form, yet allied to that it is so eminently readable. It is a working chemist's book for a working chemist.' - Journal of the Oil and Colour Chemists Association

'This is one of the most comprehensive reference books in its class.' - Polymer News, March 1996

✦ Table of Contents

Content:
Front Matter, Page iii
Copyright, Page iv
Preface to the Sixth Edition, Page xvii
Preface to the First Edition, Pages xix-xx
Acknowledgements for the Sixth Edition, Page xxi
Abbreviations for Plastics and Rubbers, Pages xxiii-xxvii
1 - The Historical Development of Plastics Materials, Pages 1-18
2 - The Chemical Nature of Plastics, Pages 19-39
3 - States of Aggregation in Polymers, Pages 40-55
4 - Relation of Structure to Thermal and Mechanical Properties, Pages 56-71
5 - Relation of Structure to Chemical Properties, Pages 72-105
6 - Relation of Structure to Electrical and Optical Properties, Pages 106-119
7 - Additives for Plastics, Pages 120-153
8 - Principles of the Processing of Plastics, Pages 154-179
9 - Principles of Product Design, Pages 180-200
10 - Polyethylene, Pages 201-239
11 - Aliphatic Polyolefins other than Polyethylene, and Diene Rubbers, Pages 240-297
12 - Vinyl Chloride Polymers, Pages 298-348
13 - Fluorine-containing Polymers, Pages 349-370
14 - Poly(vinyl acetate) and its Derivatives, Pages 371-382
15 - Acrylic Plastics, Pages 383-409
16 - Plastics Based on Styrene, Pages 410-448
17 - Miscellaneous Vinyl Thermoplastics, Pages 449-460
18 - Polyamides and Polyimides, Pages 461-512
19 - Polyacetals and Related Materials, Pages 513-537
20 - Polycarbonates, Pages 538-564
21 - Other Thermoplastics Containing p-Phenylene Groups, Pages 565-593
22 - Cellulose Plastics, Pages 594-615
23 - Phenolic Resins, Pages 616-648
24 - Aminoplastics, Pages 649-673
25 - Polyester Resins, Pages 674-721
26 - Epoxide Resins, Pages 722-755
27 - Polyurethanes and Polyisocyanurates, Pages 756-787
28 - Furan Resins, Pages 788-791
29 - Silicones and Other Heat-resisting Polymers, Pages 792-830
30 - Miscellaneous Plastics Materials, Pages 831-851
31 - Selected Functional Polymers, Pages 852-866
32 - Material Selection, Pages 867-874
Index, Pages 875-896