Handbook of polymer foams /

The use of polymer foams is extremely widespread. Indeed, it is hard to think of any industries where polymer foams do not have a part to play. They can be found for example in sports and leisure products, in military applications, in vehicles, in aircraft, and in the home. Most people will encounte...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Eaves, David
Autor Corporativo: Rapra Technology Limited
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Shrewsbury, U.K. : Rapra Technology Ltd., 2004.
Temas:
Plastic foams.
Foamed materials.
Mousses plastiques.
Mousses (Matériaux)
plastic foam.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Chemical & Biochemical.
Foamed materials
Plastic foams
Polymers
Plastics
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • 1. Foam Fundamentals
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Foam Structure
  • 1.3 Foam Properties
  • References
  • 2. Blowing Agents
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Physical Blowing Agents
  • 2.3 Chemical Blowing Agents
  • References
  • 3. Expanded Polystyrene: Development, Processing, Applications and Key Issues
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Manufacture of Expanded Polystyrene Mouldings
  • 3.3 Applications for Expanded Polystyrene Packaging
  • 3.4 Properties of EPS
  • 3.5 Global Structure of Markets and Companies
  • 3.6 Key Issues Facing the EPS Industry
  • 4. Rigid Polyurethane Foams
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Materials
  • 4.3 Manufacturing Processes for Rigid Polyurethane Foams
  • 4.4 Recycling Processes for Rigid Polyurethane Foams
  • 4.5 Properties of Rigid Polyurethane Foams
  • 4.6 Applications
  • References
  • 5. Flexible Polyurethane Foam
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Chemistry
  • 5.3 Starting Materials
  • 5.4 The Foaming Process
  • 5.5 Manufacturing Equipment
  • 5.6 Foam Characterisation
  • 5.7 FPF Markets
  • 5.8 Environmental Issues
  • 5.9 Organisations
  • References
  • 6. Rigid PVC Foam
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Foam Extrusion
  • 6.3 Foam Formulation Technology
  • 6.4 Properties
  • 6.5 Novel Processes and Applications
  • 6.6 Summary
  • References
  • 7. Flexible PVC Foams
  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Flexible Foam Types and PVC Types
  • 7.3 Products Utilising Foamed Plastisols
  • References
  • 8. Polyolefin Foams
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Manufacturing Processes and Materials
  • 8.3 Properties of Polyolefin Foams
  • 8.4 Applications
  • 8.5 Foam Specifications
  • 8.6 Markets
  • References
  • 9. Latex Foam
  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Dunlop Process
  • 9.3 Talalay Process
  • 9.4 Troubleshooting in Latex Foam Manufacturing
  • 9.5 Testing
  • 9.6 Important Uses of Latex Foam
  • References
  • 10. Microcellular Foams
  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 Processing of Microcellular Foams
  • 10.3 Properties of Microcellular Foams
  • 10.4 Current Research Directions
  • 10.5 Commercial Opportunities
  • References
  • Abbreviations
  • Contributors
  • Author Index
  • Company Index
  • Subject Index
  • Last Page.

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