The Effect of UV Light and Weather on Plastics and Elastomers

Presents critical data and best practice guidance for materials and products exposed to normal and extreme outdoor environments

Laurence W. McKeen (Author)

9780128164570

Hardback, published 23 March 2019

464 pages
27.6 x 21.5 x 2.9 cm, 1.47 kg

The Effect of UV Light and Weather on Plastics and Elastomers, Fourth Edition, provides critical data on the effect of UV light and weathering on plastics and elastomers, enabling engineers, designers and R&D professionals to select the right materials when developing plastics products for a range of industries and applications. This information will also support academic researchers and scientists in developing polymeric materials for advanced applications.

1. Introduction to Plastics and Polymers Compositions2. Introduction to the Weathering of Plastics3. Introduction to Plastic Properties4. Styrenic Plastics5. Polyesters6. Polyimides7. Polyamides Nylons8. Polyolefins9. Polyvinyls and Acrylics10. Fluoropolymers11. High-Temperature/High-Performance Polymers12. Elastomers and Rubbers13. Sustainable Polymers

Subject Areas: Materials science [TGM], Plastics & polymers technology [TDCP]