Physical Test Methods for Elastomers

Description

This book provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of physical testing of elastomers (rubbers and thermoplastic elastomers) including mechanical, electrical, thermal and all aspects of durability. Elastomers are an important class of materials used in such products as tyres, seals and hose which have markedly different properties to other materials. The importance of testing of elastomers means that a comprehensive text on the subject is essential. The advantage over general materials testing books is being more specific while the advantage over general rubber technology books is that testing is dealt with in depth. Front Matter ....Pages i-xiv Front Matter ....Pages 1-1 Introduction (Roger Brown)....Pages 3-7 General Considerations (Roger Brown)....Pages 9-26 Standards (Roger Brown)....Pages 27-39 Conditioning and Test Atmospheres (Roger Brown)....Pages 41-51 Front Matter ....Pages 53-53 Processability (Roger Brown)....Pages 55-83 Preparation of Test Pieces (Roger Brown)....Pages 85-92 Mass, Density and Dimensions (Roger Brown)....Pages 93-105 Front Matter ....Pages 107-107 Stress and Strain Data (Roger Brown)....Pages 109-118 Hardness (Roger Brown)....Pages 119-135 Tension (Roger Brown)....Pages 137-154 Compression (Roger Brown)....Pages 155-160 Shear and Flexure (Roger Brown)....Pages 161-165 Tear (Roger Brown)....Pages 167-176 Front Matter ....Pages 177-177 Dynamic Stress and Strain (Roger Brown)....Pages 179-203 Creep, Relaxation and Set (Roger Brown)....Pages 205-221 Front Matter ....Pages 223-223 Electrical Properties (Roger Brown)....Pages 225-240 Thermal Properties (Roger Brown)....Pages 241-251 Permeability (Roger Brown)....Pages 253-264 Front Matter ....Pages 265-265 Friction and Abrasion (Roger Brown)....Pages 267-289 Fatigue (Roger Brown)....Pages 291-303 Effect of Temperature (Roger Brown)....Pages 305-331 Effect of Environment (Roger Brown)....Pages 333-362 Front Matter ....Pages 363-363 Adhesion (Roger Brown)....Pages 365-378 Corrosion and Staining (Roger Brown)....Pages 379-382 Back Matter ....Pages 383-387