Physics of Plastics

This book shows the relationship between processing parameters and product performance by examining morphology in terms of texture and orientation. The structure and characterization, thermal and melt properties, shaping methods, and deformation and fracture are explained. Contents: Introduction. Thermal Properties. Melt Flow Properties. Processing: Continuous Methods. Molding Techniques. Mechanical Properties: Deformation. Failure. Electrical. Optical. Other Physical and Environmental Properties.