R. J. Young

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454 Pages

Introduction to Polymers

1991

CRC Press LLC

Materials Science / General, Textiles & Polymers, Physics / Polymer

Technology & Engineering, Science

Introduction to Polymers discusses the synthesis, characterisation, structure and mechanical properties of polymers in a single text, giving approximately equal emphasis on each of these major topics. It has thus been possible to show the interelationship of the aspects of the subject in a coherent framework. The book has been written to be, as far as possible, 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 practise the manipulation of data. Although the book is written primarily for students taking courses in polymer science, care has been taken to ensure that other students and scientists in industry and research will find it a valuable book for gaining a greater understanding of polymers., 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.

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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