Mechanical and Corrosion-Resistant Properties of Plastics and Elastomers

by Philip A. Schweitzer

Overview

A study of the physical, mechanical and corrosion resistant properties of all the most common commercially available plastics and elastomers. It offers examples of typical applications and describes methods of joining. The physical, mechanical and corrosion resistant properties of 32 thermoplastics, 20 thermosets, and 27 elastomers are provided. There are more than 300 tables and chemical structures.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780824703486
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/18/2000
Series:	Corrosion Technology Series , #13
Pages:	494
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Polymers; thermoplastic polymers; thermosetting polymers; elastomers; thermoplastic piping systems; thermoset piping systems; miscellaneous applications.

Editorial Reviews

...promotes the basic understanding of the nature of polymers and will assist those involved in their application to solve mechanical and corrosion-resistance problems....

Corrosion Reviews

Compiles the physical, mechanical, and corrosion-resistant properties of the most common commercially available plastics and elastomers and examples of typical applications and methods of joining them. Schweitzer, a Maryland-based consultant in corrosion prevention, materials of construction, and chemical engineering, focuses on the exposure of polymers to temperature extremes and concentrates. He explains how mechanical property terms relate differently to plastics than they do to metals; discusses vinyl ester, epoxy, phenol- formaldehyde, and furan piping systems; compares and contrasts joining by solvent cementing, thermal fusion, and adhesives; describes the low-cost processing of thermosets with screw-injection-molding technology; and explores the uses and characteristics of glass fiber, carbon, and impervious graphite as materials. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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