Plastics Materials and Processes
A Concise Encyclopedia
Published on 26. September 2003
1008 pages
978-0-471-45920-0 (ISBN)
Description
Plastics Materials and Processes: A Concise Encyclopedia isa resource for anyone with an interest in plastic materials andprocesses, from seasoned professionals to laypeople. Arranged inalphabetical order, it clearly explains all of the materials andprocesses as well as their major application areas and usages.Plastics Materials and Processes: A Concise Encyclopedia:
* Discusses and describes applications and practical uses of thematerials and processes.
* Clear definitions and sufficient depth to satisfy theinformation seekers needs
Reviews / Votes
"This reference book would be very useful for those involved withplastics in any way but especially for designers using plastics."(IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, July/August 2004) "...fills the need for a handy, one-volume source fordefinitions and basic explanations in the rapidly growing plasticsfield...recommended..." (Choice, Vol. 41, No. 8,April 2004) "...recommended to technologists as a source for quick,qualitative information..." (Polymer News) "...It will be a valuable addition to technical libraries..."(Reactive and Functional Polymers, March 2004)More details
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Persons
A veteran of work on plastics materials and processes for theWestinghouse Electric Corporation, CHARLES A. HARPER is thePresident of Technology Seminars, Inc., an organization thatprovides educational training courses for industry professionals.He is a member of the IEEE and the Society of Plastics Engineers,and has taught many courses on plastics, including as an adjunctprofessor at Johns Hopkins University.
EDWARD M. PETRIE is an industry consultant, recentlyretired, and former manager of strategic projects at ABB ElectricalSystems Technology Institute. He has previously served as aconsultant in the Polymers and Plastics Department at Westinghouse;he is a member of the Society of Plastics Engineers and is theauthor of the Handbook of Adhesives and Sealants.
Content
Preface vii
Acknowledgments ix
Introduction xi
Dictionary of Terms 1
Appendices 613
Index 951
