Film Properties of Plastics and Elastomers / Edition 3

by Laurence W. McKeen

Overview

Now in its 3e, Film Properties of Plastics and Elastomers, has been extensively revised. This is the only data handbook available on the engineering properties of commercial polymeric films. It details many physical, mechanical, optical, electrical, and permeation properties within the context of specific test parameters, providing a ready reference for comparing materials in the same family as well as materials in different families. Data is presented on the characteristics of 47 major plastic and elastomer packaging materials. New to this edition, the resin chapters each contain textual summary information including category, general description, processing methods, applications, and other facts as appropriate, such as reliability, weatherability, and regulatory approval considerations for use in food and medical packaging. Extensive references are provided.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781455725519
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	04/25/2012
Series:	Plastics Design Library
Edition description:	3rd Revised ed.
Pages:	408
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.88(h) x (d)

About the Author

Larry McKeen has a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin and worked for DuPont Fluoroproducts from 1978–2014. As a Senior Research Associate (Chemist), he was responsible for new product development including application technology and product optimization for particular end-uses, and product testing. He retired from DuPont at the end of 2014 and is currently a consultant.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Plastics and Polymers 2. Introduction to the Mechanical, Thermal and Permeation Properties of Plastics and Elastomers3. Production of films4. Markets and Applications for films5. Styrenic Plastics6. Polyesters8. Polyamides (Nylons)9. Polyolefins 10. Polyvinyls & Acrylics11. Fluoropolymers12. High Temperature/High Performance Polymers13. Elastomers and rubbers14. Renewable Resource or biodegradable polymers

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The only data handbook available on the engineering properties of commercial polymeric films, a ready reference for comparing materials in like and different families.