Description
WILEY INDIA Textbook Of Polymer Science by Fred W Billmeyer
This third edition of the classic, best-selling polymer science textbook surveys theory and practice of all major phases of polymer science, engineering and technology, including polymerization, solution theory, fractionation and molecular-weight measurement, solid-state properties, structure-property relationships and the preparation, fabrication and properties of commercially-important plastics, fibers and elastomers.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Science of Large Molecules
Part I Polymerization
· Step-Reaction (Condensation) Polymerization
· Radical Chain (Addition) Polymerization
· Ionic and Coordination Chain (Addition) Polymerization
· Copolymerization
· Polymerization Conditions and Polymer Reactions
Part II Characterization
· Polymer Solutions
· Measurement of Molecular Weight and Size
· Analysis and Testing of Polymers
Part III Structure And Properties
· Morphology and Order in Crystalline Polymers
· Rheology and the Mechanical Properties of Polymers
· Polymer Structure and Physical Properties
Part IV Properties Of Commerical Polymers
· Hydrocarbon Plastics and Elastomers
· Other Carbon-Chain Polymers
· Heterochain Thermoplastics
· Thermosetting Resins
Part V Polymer Processing
· Plastics Technology
· Fiber Technology
· Elastomer Technology
Appendixes
Author and Subject Indexes