Rev. ed. of: Principles of polymer systems / Ferdinand Rodriguez. 4th ed. c1996.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Basic structures of polymers -- Physical states and transitions -- Polymer formation -- Polymerization processes -- The molecular weight of polymers -- Viscous flow -- Mechanical properties at small deformations -- Ultimate properties -- Some general properties of polymer systems -- Degradation and stabilization of polymer systems -- Fabrication processes -- Fabrication process : extrusion and molding -- Recycling and resource recovery -- Carbon chain polymers -- Heterochain polymers -- Analysis and identification of polymers.