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Informationen zum Autor George Wypych has a Ph.D. in chemical engineering. His professional expertise includes both university teaching (full professor) and research and development. He has published 18 books, 47 scientific papers, and he has obtained 16 patents. He specializes in polymer additives, polymer processing and formulation, material durability and the development of sealants and coatings. Klappentext With the global renewal of interest in PVC, this comprehensive book is well timed. Considering that PVC stabilization is the most important part of its formulation and performance, only four books have ever been published on this subject, and none since the 1980s. This book contains information on: chemical structure; PVC manufacturing technology; morphology; degradation by thermal energy and UV, gamma, and other forms of radiation; mechanodegradation; chemical degradation; analytic methods used in studying degradative and stabilization processes; stabilization; and the effect of PVC and its additives on health, safety, and environment. This is the one authoritative source on this subject. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Chemical Structure of PVC 2. PVC Manufacture Technology 3. PVC Morphology 4. Principles of Thermal Degradation 5. Principles of UV Degradation 6. Principles of Degradation by ?-Radiation 7. Degradation by Other Forms of Radiation 8. Mechanodegradation 9. Chemical Degradation 10. Analytical Methods 11. Principles of Stabilization 12. Health, Safety, and Environmental Impact
