Introduction to Physical Polymer Science
3rd Edition
Published on 16. April 2001
Book
Hardback
XLII, 672 pages
978-0-471-32921-3 (ISBN)
Description
Polymers are macromolecules built up by linking large numbers of smaller subunits. Because of their diverse physical properties, polymers are central to a number of important industries, including plastics, rubbers, adhesives, fibers, and paints.
Reviews / Votes
"...a good introduction to this field that will be useful..." (Polymer News) "...emphasizes the interrelationship between molecular structure and the morphology and mechanical behavior of polymers..." (SciTech Book News, Vol. 26, No. 2, June 2002)More details
Edition
3., Aufl.
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Ill.
Dimensions
Height: 24.2 cm
Width: 16.1 cm
Weight
1160 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-32921-3 (9780471329213)
Schweitzer Classification
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Leslie H. Sperling
Introduction to Physical Polymer Science
Book
01/2006
4th Edition
Wiley
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Previous edition
L. H. Sperling
Introduction to Physical Polymer Science
Book
08/1992
2nd Edition
Wiley
€79.86
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Person
L. H. SPERLING is Professor of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering, and Director of the Polymer Laboratory at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Content
Preface. Preface to the Second Edition. Preface to the First Edition. Symbols and Definitions. Introduction to Polymer Science. Chain Structure and Configuration. Molecular Weights and Sizes. Concentrated Solutions and Phase Separation Behavior. The Amorphous State. The Crystalline State. Polymers in the Liquid Crystalline State. Glass--Rubber Transition Behavior. Cross--linked Polymers and Rubber Elasticity. Polymer Viscoelasticity and Rheology. Mechanical Behavior of Polymers. Polymer Surfaces and Interfaces. Multicomponent Polymeric Materials. Modern Polymer Topics. Index.