Introduction to polymers
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Introduction to polymers
Nelson Thornes, 2002
2nd ed
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Includes index
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Description
Introduction to Polymers, Second Edition discusses the synthesis, characterization, structure, and mechanical properties of polymers in a single text, giving approximately equal emphasis to each of these major topics. It has thus been possible to show the interrelationship of the different aspects of the subject in a coherent framework. The book has been written to be self-contained, with most equations fully derived and critically discussed. It is supported by a large number of diagrams and micrographs and is fully referenced for more advanced reading. Problems have been supplied at the end of each chapter so that students can test their understanding and practice the manipulation of data.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION. The Origins of Polymer Science and the Polymer Industry. Basic Definitions and Nomenclature. Molar Mass and Degree of Polymerization. SYNTHESIS. Classification of Polymerization Reactions. Linear Step Polymerization. Non-Linear Step Polymerization. Free-Radical Polymerization. Ionic Polymerization. Cationic Polymerization. Anionic Polymerization. Stereochemistry of Polymerization. Ziegler-Natta Coordination Polymerization. Ring-Opening Polymerization. Solid-State Polymerization. Metathesis Polymerization. Group Transfer Polymerization. Other Specialized Methods of Polymerization. Step Copolymerization. Chain Copolymerization. CHARACTERIZATION. Introduction. Thermodynamics of Polymer Solutions. Chain Dimensions. Frictional Properties of Polymer Molecules in Dilute Solution. Methods for Measurement of Number-Average Molar Mass. Membrane Osmometry. Vapour Pressure Osmometry. Ebulliometry and Cryoscopy. End-Group Analysis. Effects of Low Molar Mass Impurities upon Mn. Static Light Scattering. Dynamic Light Scattering. Small-Angle X-Ray and Neutron Scattering. Dilute Solution Viscometry. Ultracentrifugation. Fractionation. Gel Permeation Chromatography. Determination of Chemical Composition and Molecular Microstructure. Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy. Other Spectroscopic Methods. STRUCTURE. Polymer Crystals. Semi-Crystalline Polymers. Crystallization and Melting. Amorphous Polymers. Elastomers. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES. General Considerations. Viscoelasticity. Deformation of Elastomers. Yield in Polymers. Deformation Mechanisms. Fracture. Toughened Polymers.
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