{"product_id":"compositional-and-failure-analysis-of-polymers-a-practical-approach-paperback-softback-9780471625728","title":"Compositional and Failure Analysis of Polymers; A Practical Approach (Paperback \/ softback) 9780471625728","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eCompositional and Failure Analysis of Polymers\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Practical Approach\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJohn Scheirs (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471625728, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 26 July 2000\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e816 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.7 x 15.6 x 3.7 cm, 1.021 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"an invaluable guide to all analysts and \u003cbr\u003e  polymer engineers in industrial and \u003cbr\u003e  academic laboratories: it can therefore \u003cbr\u003e  be recommended without any \u003cbr\u003e  reservations.\" (Macromolecular \u003cbr\u003e  Chemistry and Physics, Vol.202, \u003cbr\u003e  No.6, 2001)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eEin Praxisleitfaden der Polymeranalyse für alle, die sich in Polymerlabors mit Analytik, Qualitätskontrolle oder Produktentwicklung beschäftigen. Der Autor erläutert, aus seinem umfangreichen Erfahrungsschatz, welche Probleme in welchen Situationen auftreten können. Viele Fallstudien helfen bei der Anwendung der Erkenntnisse im Laboralltag. Mit einer umfangreichen Datensammlung zu physikalischen Eigenschaften von Polymeren! (07\/00)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xxxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xxxiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xxxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary xxxvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 A Methodology for Solving Polymer Problems 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Flow Diagram for Solving Polymer Problems 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Dealing with Special Problem Classes 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Product Life Cycle 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Checklist and Worksheet for Organizing the Problem-Solving Process 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Sampling and Sample Preparation 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Sampling 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Sample Storage 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Sample Preparation 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Microscopy of Polymers 37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Optical Microscopy Techniques 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Electron Microscopy 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Special Microscopic Techniques 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Practical Examples of the Uses of Microscopy in Polymer Analysis 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopic Analysis Methods for Polymers 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 FTIR Techniques 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Special IR Techniques 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Sample Preparation 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 FTIR Analysis of Difficult Sample Forms 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Interpreting and Validating FTIR Data 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Derivatization Techniques 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Thermal Analysis of Polymers 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Differential Scanning Calorimetry 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.11 Evaluating Heat Ageing of Amorphous Polymers 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analysis 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Dynamic Mechanical Rheological Testing 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Thermomechanical Analysis 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Glass Transition Temperature and its Determination 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Thermogravimetry 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Thermal Volatilization Analysis 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Identification and Analysis of Polymers 147\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Examples of Analytical Techniques used for Common Polymers 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Analysis of Blends, Copolymers and Oligomers 193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Polymer Blends 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Copolymers 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Oligomers 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Identification and Analysis of Thermoset Elastomers 215\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Thermogravimeny 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 FTIR Spectroscopic Analysis of Carbon-Filled Rubbers 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Rubber Identification by Pyrolysis Methods 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Analysis of Specific Rubber Types 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Analysis of 'Difficult' or Intractable Polymer Samples 230\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003el Introduction 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 FTIR Spectroscopic Techniques for Difficult Samples 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Pyrolysis of Intractable Samples 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Thennogravimetry 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Laser-Desorption Fourier-Transfonn Mass Spectrometry 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Analysis of Additives in Polymers and Elastomers 240\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Grinding 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Additive Extraction 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Analysis Methods 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 In situ Additive Analysis in Rubbers 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Miscellaneous Examples of Additive Analysis Methods 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Analysis of Contaminants and Inclusions in Polymers 270\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction   270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Classes of Typical Contamination 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Techniques for Analysis of Contamination 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Optical Microscopy 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Gel Particles and other Inclusions 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Mechanical Failure Mechanisms of Polymers 304\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Tensile Failure 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Shear Failure 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Compressive Failure 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Crazing 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Shear Banding 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Creep 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Fatigue Failure 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Impact Fracture 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Physical Ageing 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Failure Due to Temperature Effects 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Maximum- and Minimum-Use Temperatures 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Failure Due to Improper Processing 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 General Examples of Polymer Failure 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Failure of Medical Plastics 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Failure of Polymers and Elastomers by Explosive Decompression 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Failure Analysis by Fractography 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Chemical Attack of Polymers 363\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Factors Determining Chemical Resistance 365\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Types of Chemical Attack 365\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Analysis Methods for Assessing Chemical Degradation 391\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Case Study 395\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 395\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Oxidative Degradation of Polymers 397\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction 397\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Accelerated Ageing Techniques 410\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Testing Methods 414\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 443\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Failure of Fibre-Reinforced Composites 449\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction 449\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Fibre Adhesion in Composites 452\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Failure of Composites due to Manufacturing and Cure-Related Factors 454\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Failure Behaviour of Composites 458\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Failure of Composites due to Thermal Effects 471\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Effects of Moisture on Composites 473\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Chemical Attack on Composites 474\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Oxidative Degradation 475\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Photo-Oxidative Degradation of Fibre Reinforcements 475\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Radiation Degradation of Composites 476\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Failure Testing of Composites 476\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Fractography of Composites 477\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 480\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Problems Related to Additives in Polymers 482\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction 482\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Blooming 482\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Sublimation 487\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Plateout     488\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Die Drool 489\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Bleeding 490\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Additive Migration 491\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Additive Interactions 492\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Additive Decomposition 496\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Additive-Induced Polymer Decomposition 502\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Additive Dispersion Problems 507\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Effect of Additives on the Polymers Mechanical Properties 514\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Pigment-Induced Distortion 515\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Abrasion 516\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 516\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Weathering of Polymers 518\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction 518\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Preliminary Investigations 522\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Case Studies 523\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Problems with Other Polymer Types and Applications 536\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Polymer Weatherability Assessment (Accelerated Weathering) 541\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 545\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18 Environmental Stress Cracking of Polymers 546\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction 546\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 ESC Mechanisms 549\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Special Applications where ESC is likely to Occur 554\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Testing Methods to Determine ESC Resistance 556\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Surface-Tension and Solubility-Parameter Effects 561\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 ESC Behaviour of Particular Polymers 563\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Investigating an ESC Failure 578\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 ESC Case Study 581\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 585\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e19 Residual Stresses and Weld Lines in Polymers 587\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction 597\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Residual Stresses and Molecular Orientation 590\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Weldlines 607\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Shrinkage and Warpage 617\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 619\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e20 Odour, Tainting and Outgassing Problems with Polymers 622\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Odour Problems in Polymers 622\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Taste and Off-Flavours 632\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Out-Gassing 636\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Volatiles in Polymers and Their Detection 640\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 645\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e21 Adhesion Problems with Polymers and Interfaces 647\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction 647\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Case Studies 649\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Common Classes of Polymerie Adhesives 660\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Common Causes of Adhesive Failure 662\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 668\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e22 Voids, Blisters and Surface Defects 670\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Voids 670\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Blisters 683\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Surface Defects 689\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 691\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e23 Discoloration of Polymers 692\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction 692\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Polyolefins 697\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Aromatic Polymers Containing Ph–O or Ph–N Linkages 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