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The Nile on eBay Fundamentals of Polymer Engineering by Arie Ram W ALL ARE SURROUNDED by plastic materials and cannot imagine modem life and utilities without the synthetic polymers. the chemical sources of synthetic polymers, and the processes in which small"simple" molecules are converted to giant macromolecules, namely, high polymers; FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description W ALL ARE SURROUNDED by plastic materials and cannot imagine modem life and utilities without the synthetic polymers. And yet, how many of us can distinguish between polyethylene and PVC? After all, most people name any polymer as ''Nylon. /I Is there any distinction between polymers and plastics? This introductory textbook tries to answer these questions and many others. It endeavors to provide the basic information required in modem life about the best utilization of new materials in the plastics era; the chemical sources of synthetic polymers, and the processes in which small"simple" molecules are converted to giant macromolecules, namely, high polymers; and the understanding of the role of these unique structures, their behavior and performance, their mechanical and thermal properties, flow and deforma­ tion. As we are mainly interested in the final product, the processing of plastics, through shaping and forming, presents a significant challenge to polymer engineering. All this is broadly discussed, ending with modem issues like composites, ecology and future prediction, followed by up-to-date informa­ tion and data about old as well as novel high performance polymers. The text is particularly targeted towards senior students of science and engineering (chemical, material, mechanical and others) who may use it as the first window to the world of polymers. At the same time many profession­ als who are involved in the resin or plastics industry may prefer this approach without elaborate math or overloading. Table of Contents 1 Introduction to the World of Polymers.- 2 The Chemistry of Polymers.- 3 Structure and Characterization of Polymers.- 4 Behavior of Polymers.- 5 Compounding and Processing of Plastics.- 6 Description of Major Plastics: Structure, Properties and Utilization.- 7 Plastics and Ecology.- Recommended Reading. Review `A valuable addition to undergraduate engineering education.' Prof. Ronald Salovey, USC Los Angeles `The discussion of the different forms of polyolefins, and the relationship of their mechanical properties to their utility patterns is quite skillful...Thermoplastic processing and its rheological foundations are well handled...[I] recommend Ram's book for serious consideration as a textbook in polymer engineering.' Polymer News `The author does an excellent job on describing polymers and plastics. ... This book is recommended for those who instruct polymer and composite courses at the undergraduate level.' SAMPE Journal, October 1998 Long Description W ALL ARE SURROUNDED by plastic materials and cannot imagine modem life and utilities without the synthetic polymers. And yet, how many of us can distinguish between polyethylene and PVC? After all, most people name any polymer as ''Nylon. /I Is there any distinction between polymers and plastics? This introductory textbook tries to answer these questions and many others. It endeavors to provide the basic information required in modem life about the best utilization of new materials in the plastics era; the chemical sources of synthetic polymers, and the processes in which small"simple" molecules are converted to giant macromolecules, namely, high polymers; and the understanding of the role of these unique structures, their behavior and performance, their mechanical and thermal properties, flow and deforma Review Text ' A valuable addition to undergraduate engineering education. ' Prof. Ronald Salovey, USC Los Angeles ' The discussion of the different forms of polyolefins, and the relationship of their mechanical properties to their utility patterns is quite skillful...Thermoplastic processing and its rheological foundations are well handled...[I] recommend Ram's book for serious consideration as a textbook in polymer engineering. ' Polymer News ' The author does an excellent job on describing polymers and plastics. ... This book is recommended for those who instruct polymer and composite courses at the undergraduate level. ' SAMPE Journal, October 1998 Review Quote 'A valuable addition to undergraduate engineering education.' Prof. Ronald Salovey, USC Los Angeles 'The discussion of the different forms of polyolefins, and the relationship of their mechanical properties to their utility patterns is quite skillful...Thermoplastic processing and its rheological foundations are well handled...[I] recommend Ram's book for serious consideration as a textbook in polymer engineering.' Polymer News 'The author does an excellent job on describing polymers and plastics. ... This book is recommended for those who instruct polymer and composite courses at the undergraduate level.' SAMPE Journal, October 1998 Details ISBN 0306457261 Author Arie Ram Language English ISBN-10 0306457261 ISBN-13 9780306457265 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 668.9 Imprint Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Short Title FUNDAMENTALS OF POLYMER ENGINE Pages 237 DOI 10.1007/b116892;10.1007/978-1-4899-1822-2 AU Release Date 1997-12-31 NZ Release Date 1997-12-31 US Release Date 1997-12-31 UK Release Date 1997-12-31 Publisher Springer Science+Business Media Edition Description 1997 ed. Year 1997 Edition 1997th Publication Date 1997-12-31 Alternative 9781489918246 Illustrations 10 Illustrations, black and white; XXV, 237 p. 10 illus. Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96252420;