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Film Properties of Plastics and Elastomers

  • 4th Edition - June 16, 2017
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Laurence W. McKeen
  • Language: English

Film Properties of Plastics and Elastomers, Fourth Edition is the only data handbook available on the engineering properties of commercial polymeric films. It details many phys… Read more

Description

Film Properties of Plastics and Elastomers, Fourth Edition 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 both the same and different families. Data is presented on the characteristics of major plastic and elastomer packaging materials, with the data in this edition updated to cover the five years since the previous edition was published.

The resin chapters each contain textual summary information, including category, general description, processing methods, applications, reliability, weatherability, and regulatory approval considerations for use in food and medical packaging.

Key features

  • Provides an essential reference tool for the workflow of engineers and scientists involved in the plastics industry
  • Details a broad range of film properties, enabling engineers and professionals to compare and select materials
  • Provides a life-of-product approach, with coverage ranging from properties and key concepts, through to production and applications

Readership

Producers and users of film packaging products, i.e., packaging engineers and materials scientists. Also polymer and coatings chemists, coatings manufacturers and users, users of polymer membranes and films for other applications (such as solar panels, fuel cells)

Table of contents

1. Introduction to Plastics and Polymers2. Introduction to the Mechanical, Thermal and Permeation Properties of Plastics and Elastomers3. Production of films4. Markets and Applications for films5. Styrenic Plastics6. Polyesters7. Polyimides8. Polyamides (Nylons)9. Polyolefins10. Polyvinyls and Acrylics11. Fluoropolymers12. High Temperature/High Performance Polymers13. Elastomers and rubbers14. Renewable Resource or biodegradable polymers

Appendices

Permeation Unit Conversion FactorsVapor Transmission rate Conversion factorsIndices

Product details

  • Edition: 4
  • Latest edition
  • Published: June 16, 2017
  • Language: English

About the author

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Laurence W. McKeen

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.
Affiliations and expertise
Independent Consultant and Retired Senior Research Associate, DuPont Fluoroproducts, USA

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