Polymer Analysis

This book introduces the techniques used for the analysis of polymers. It covers the main aspects of polymer science and technology; identification, polymerization, molecular weight, structure, surface properties, degradation and mechanical properties.
* Clear explanations of each analytical technique
* Describes the application of techniques to the study of polymers
* Encourages learning through numerous self-assessment questions and answers
* Structured for flexible learning

List of contents

Series Preface.
 
Preface.
 
Acronyms, Abbreviations and Symbols.
 
About the Author.
 
Introduction.
 
Identification.
 
Polymerization.
 
Molecular Weight.
 
Structure.
 
Surface Properties.
 
Degradation.
 
Mechanical Properties.
 
Responses to Self-Assessment Questions.
 
Bibliography.
 
Glossary of Terms.
 
Units of Measurement and Physical Constants.
 
Periodic Table.
 
Index.

About the author

Barbara H. Stuart is the author of Polymer Analysis, published by Wiley.

Summary

This is a low-level, distance-learning book on polymer analysis. It provides clear summaries of each analytical technique and extensive use of self-assessment questions and problems, and offers comprehensive coverage of a range of techniques used to study polymeric materials.

Additional text

"The author has achieved the aim of offering the newcomers in polymer science a concise but complete and clear introductory instrument." (Polymer News)

"an excellent introduction" (Chemistry & Industry, 20 May 2002)

Report

"The author has achieved the aim of offering the newcomers in polymer science a concise but complete and clear introductory instrument." (Polymer News)
"an excellent introduction" (Chemistry & Industry, 20 May 2002)

Product details

• Authors: Stuart, B Stuart, Barbara H Stuart, Barbara H. Stuart, Barbara H. (University of Technology Stuart, STUART BARBARA H, Stuart Barbara H.
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.01.2002
• EAN: 9780471813637
• ISBN: 978-0-471-81363-7
• No. of pages: 302
• Series: Analytical Techniques in the Sciences; Analytical Techniques in the Sciences (Ants); Analytical Techniques in the S; Analytical Techniques in the Sciences (AnTs); Analytical Techniques in the Sciences
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Chemistry > Theoretical chemistry; Chemie, Analytische Chemie, Polymere, chemistry, polymer processing, Analytical Chemistry, Polymer Science & Technology, Polymerwissenschaft u. -technologie, Chemische Analyse, Polymerverarbeitung