Resistance and stability of polymers

A polymeric material's resistance to different environmental or processing related influences determines its suitability in any number of applications. Reliable information and performance predictions influence material selection. They take a variety of influences into consideration, among them...

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Main Authors Ehrenstein, Gottfried W. 1937- (Author), Pongratz, Sonja, 1969- (Author)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Munich : Hanser Publishers, 2013.
Subjects
Polymers > Chemical resistance.
Stabilizing agents.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9783446437098
3446437096
9783446416451
3446416455
Physical Description1 online resource

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Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Preface
  • Table of Contents
  • 1 Principles of Aging
  • 1.1 An Introduction to Polymers
  • 1.1.1 Thermoplastics
  • 1.1.2 Thermoplastic Elastomers
  • 1.1.3 Elastomers
  • 1.1.4 Thermosets (EP Resins)
  • 1.1.4.1 Epoxy Resins (EP Resins)
  • 1.1.4.2 Phenolic Resins (PF Resin)
  • 1.1.4.3 Unsaturaded Polyesters (UP Resins)
  • 1.1.4.4 Vinyl Ester Resin (VE Resin)
  • 1.2 General Remarks, Definition of Terms
  • 1.2.1 Definition of Aging
  • 1.2.2 Additional Concepts
  • 1.3 Short and Long-Term Behavior
  • 1.3.1 Softening Behavior
  • 1.3.2 Aging Behavior
  • 1.3.3 Chemical Aging Processes (Chemical Degradation)
  • 1.3.4 Physical Aging Processes and Physical Aging
  • 1.3.4.1 Physical Aging Processes
  • 1.3.4.2 Physical Aging
  • 1.4 Influencing Factors
  • 1.4.1 Effect of Temperature
  • 1.4.1.1 Accelerative Effect of Temperature
  • 1.4.1.2 Chemical Degradation
  • 1.4.1.3 Physical Aging Processes
  • 1.4.2 Effects of Oxygen
  • 1.4.2.1 Chemical Degradation
  • 1.4.2.2 Physical Aging Processes - Chemo-Crystallization
  • 1.4.2.3 Effects of Ozone
  • 1.4.3 Influence of Water
  • 1.4.3.1 Chemical Degradation (Hydrolysis)
  • 1.4.3.2 Physical Aging Processes
  • 1.4.3.3 Mechanical Effects of Water
  • 1.4.4 Influence of Mechanical Load
  • 1.4.5 Influence of Chemical and Physical Structure
  • 1.4.5.1 Influence of Chemical Structure
  • 1.4.5.2 Influence of Physical Structure
  • 1.4.6 Influence of Production Method, Catalyst Residue, and Metallic Contaminations
  • 1.4.7 Additives
  • 1.4.7.1 Glass Fibers
  • 1.4.7.2 Fillers
  • 1.4.7.3 Pigments
  • 1.4.7.4 Influence of Chemical Purity
  • 1.4.7.5 Flame Retardation Using Halogen Compounds
  • 1.4.8 Effect of Radiation
  • 1.4.8.1 Ultraviolet Radiation
  • 1.4.8.2 Ionizing Radiation
  • 1.4.9 Atmospheric Effects
  • 1.4.9.1 UV Light
  • 1.4.9.2 Temperature
  • 1.4.9.3 Humidity, Water
  • 1.4.9.4 Corrosive Gases
  • 1.4.9.5 Solid Contaminations
  • 1.4.9.6 Material History
  • 1.4.10 Influence of Chemicals
  • 1.4.10.1 Chemical Media Influence, Solvolysis
  • 1.4.10.2 Physical Media Influence
  • 1.4.11 Biological Influences
  • 1.5 Influence of Processing and Application
  • 1.5.1 Aging during Processing
  • 1.5.2 Aging during Service
  • 1.6 Service Life Prediction
  • 1.6.1 Prerequisites for Service Life Predictions
  • 1.6.1.1 Determining Influencing Factors
  • 1.6.1.2 Characterizing Damage Condition
  • 1.6.1.3 Range of Extrapolation
  • 1.6.2 Models for Service Life Prediction
  • 1.6.2.1 Phenomenological Description of Aging
  • 1.6.2.2 Standardized Processes
  • 1.6.2.3 Models for Changes in Properties with Time
  • 1.6.2.4 Arrhenius Equation
  • 1.6.2.5 Time-Temperature Shift
  • 1.6.3 Dimensioning to Meet a Specific Service Life
  • 1.6.3.1 Reduction Factors
  • 1.6.3.2 Service Life for Technical Parts Under Mainly Static Loads
  • 1.6.3.3 Service Life Under Dynamic Load
  • 1.6.3.4 Service Life of Pipes
  • 2 Testing Methods
  • 2.1 General Remarks
  • 2.1.1 Methods for Testing Service Life

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