Physical Properties of Polymers

Polymer science is a rapidly developing branch of modern materials chemistry. This book is a thoroughly revised and up-dated third edition of a well established textbook.

James Mark (Author), Kia Ngai (Author), William Graessley (Author), Leo Mandelkern (Author), Edward Samulski (Author), Jack Koenig (Author), George Wignall (Author)

9780521530187, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 25 March 2004

536 pages, 270 b/w illus. 50 exercises
24.8 x 17.3 x 3 cm, 1.187 kg

'The book should appeal to both novices and experienced polymer scientists alike, as it contains general introductory material and also comprehensive literature citations … A useful and well-researched book.' Chemistry & Industry

The third edition of this well known textbook discusses the diverse physical states and associated properties of polymeric materials. The contents of the book have been conveniently divided into two general parts, 'Physical States of Polymers' and 'Characterization Techniques'. Written by seven of the leading figures in the polymer science community, this third edition has been thoroughly updated and expanded. As in the second edition, all of the chapters contain general introductory material and comprehensive literature citations designed to give newcomers to the field an appreciation of the subject and how it fits into the general context of polymer science. Containing numerous problem sets and worked examples this third edition provides enough core material for a one semester survey course at the advanced undergraduate or graduate level.

1. The rubber elastic state
2. The glassy state and the glass transition
3. Viscoelasticity and flow in polymer melts and concentrated solutions
4. The crystalline state
5. The mesomorphic state
6. Spectroscopic characterization of polymers
7. Scattering techniques.

Subject Areas: Materials science [TGM], Polymer chemistry [PNNP]