Fluoroplastics, Volume 1 - Non-Melt Processible Fluoroplastics

Description

Speaking to the needs of today's engineering and science students and practicing professionals, The Definitive User's Guide and Databank provides an in-depth treatment of homofluoropolymer polymerization and part fabrication technology. A comprehensive range of issues surrounding the manufacturing of the monomer; polymer, fabrication, end-use, safety, and disposal are covered. The book has been arranged to allow self-managed reading and learning. It is both a source of data and a reference. Content: • Front Matter • Preface • Table of Contents • Introduction 1. Fundamentals 2. Fluoropolymers: Properties and Structure 3. Operational Classification of Fluoropolymers 4. Fluoropolymer Monomers 5. Homofluoropolymer Polymerization and Finishing 6. Commercial Grades of Homofluoropolymers 7. Fabrication and Processing of Granular Polytetrafluoroethylene 8. Fabrication and Processing of Fine Powder Polytetrafluoroethylene 9. Fabrication and Processing of PTFE Dispersions 10. Processing of Polychlorotrifluoroethylene 11. Fluoroadditives 12. Filled Fluoropolymer Compounds 13. Chemical Properties of Fluoropolymers 14. Properties of Tetrafluoroethylene Homopolymers 15. Properties of Chlorotrifluoroethylene Homopolymers 16. Fabrication Techniques for Fluoropolymers 17. Typical Applications of Fluoropolymers 18. Safety, Disposal, and Recycling of Fluoropolymers • Appendix I: Polytetrafluoroethylene • Appendix II: Polychlorotrifluoroethylene • Appendix III: Trademarks • Glossary • Index