This book introduces the elements and characteristics of polymers-glass transition temperature, melt range, molecular weight distribution, viscoelasticity, and degree of crystallinity. Characteristics are related to polymer solid and fluid behavior.
Preface
Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : The Polymer Solid State
Chapter 3 : Mechanical Properties
Chapter 4 : Polymer Fluid and Chemical Properties
Chapter 5 : Processing
Chapter 6 : Testing for Design
Chapter 7 : Homework Conversion Factors
Index
