The book is intended to reveal the correlation between the chemical structure and the physical characteristics of plastics necessary for appropriate material selection, design, and processing. The entire spectrum of plastics is addressed, including thermoplastics, thermosets, elastomers, and blends. One of the special features is the extensive discussion and explanation of the interdependence between polymer structure and properties and processing. Polymeric Materials contains several application-oriented examples and is presented at an intermediate level for both practicing plastic engineers and advanced engineering students. Contents: ·\tGeneral Characteristics of Polymeric Materials ·\tMolecular Structure and Synthesis of Polymers ·\tStructure of Polymeric Materials ·\tThermomechanical Properties ·\tMechanical Behaviour ·\tAging and Stabilization ·\tOverview of Selected Polymeric Materials ·\tGuide Values of the Physical Properties
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