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The Nile on eBay Polymer Characterisation by B.J. Hunt, M.I. James On the other hand, many analysts who are not polymer specialists are faced with the problems of analysing and testing a wide range of polymeric materials for quality control or material specification purposes. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The development of new polymers and improvements to existing polymers requires accurate assesment and monitoring of each stage of the research and development process. Central to this is the detailed and precise characterization of the polymers being created or modified. This new book provides a comprehensive overview of the methods currently used for characterizing polymers. An international team of authors has been assembled to write chapters on additives in polymers, NMR characterization, vibrational spectroscopy, molecular weight determination, chromatographic methods, thermal analysis, neutron scattering and reflectometry, mechanical and rheological testing, microscopy and characterization of surfaces by XPS and SIMS. There is an emphasis on the practical application of the techniques. This book is for analysts and researchers engaged in the characterization and analysis of polymers in academic and industrial research laboratories. Advanced students in polymer chemistry, polymer technology and materials science should find the book a useful source of reference. Table of Contents 1 Introduction.- 1.1 Introduction.- 1.2 Levels of characterisation.- 1.3 Organisation of the book.- References.- 2 The separation and analysis of additives in polymers.- 2.1 Introduction.- 2.2 Polypropylene.- 2.3 Poly(vinyl chloride).- 2.4 Polytetrafluoroethylene.- 2.5 Polyamides.- References.- 3 NMR characterisation of polymers.- 3.1 Fundamental concepts.- 3.2 NMR characterisation of polymers in solution.- 3.3 Solid-state NMR studies of polymers.- 3.4 Two-dimensional NMR.- References.- 4 Vibrational spectroscopy.- 4.1 Introduction.- 4.2 General considerations.- 4.3 Instrumentation, sampling and data treatment.- 4.4 Copolymer composition and sequencing.- 4.5 Polymerisation kinetics and cure studies.- 4.6 Polymer branching and end-group measurements.- 4.7 Degradation.- 4.8 Blends.- 4.9 Morphology.- 4.10 Longitudinal acoustical (accordion) modes (LAMs).- 4.11 Molecular orientation.- 4.12 Rheo-optical studies.- 4.13 Optical properties and constants.- 4.14 Conclusion.- References.- 5 Molecular weight determination.- 5.1 Introduction.- 5.2 Average molecular weights.- 5.3 Colligative methods.- 5.4 End-group analysis.- 5.5 Light-scattering methods.- 5.6 Viscometric methods.- References.- 6 Chromatographic methods.- 6.1 Introduction.- 6.2 Size-exclusion chromatography (SEC) or gel-permeation chromatography (GPC).- 6.3 High-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC).- 6.4 Thin-layer chromatography (TLC).- 6.5 Gas chromatography (GC).- 6.6 Supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC).- 6.7 Field flow fractionation (FFF).- 6.8 Hydrodynamic chromatography (HDC).- References.- 7 Thermal analysis.- 7.1 Introduction.- 7.2 Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC).- 7.3 Dynamic mechanical thermal analysis (DMTA).- 7.4 Dielectric thermal analysis (DETA).- 7.5 Thermally stimulated currents (TSC).-7.6 Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA).- 7.7 Simultaneous thermal analysis (STA).- 7.8 Hyphenated techniques.- 7.9 Overview of thermal analysis methods including thermomechanical analysis (TMA).- References.- 8 Small-angle neutron scattering and neutron reflectometry.- 8.1 Introduction.- 8.2 Small-angle neutron scattering.- 8.3 Neutron reflectometry.- 8.4 Conclusion.- References.- 9 Mechanical and rheological testing.- 9.1 Introduction.- 9.2 Standards.- 9.3 Conditioning.- 9.4 Standard test conditions.- 9.5 Types of testing.- 9.6 Rheological testing.- 9.7 Mechanical properties.- 9.8 Flexural tests.- 9.9 Impact testing.- References.- 10 Polymer microscopy.- 10.1 Introduction.- 10.2 Optical microscopy.- 10.3 Scanning electron microscopy (SEM).- 10.4 Transmission electron microscopy (TEM).- 10.5 Conclusions.- References.- 11 The characterisation of polymer surfaces by XPS and SIMS.- 11.1 Introduction.- 11.2 X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS).- 11.3 Secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS).- References. Review Most useful for guiding research workers with a characterisation problem to relevant developments which had not yet come to their notice ... Any library with a polymer and plastics section should acquire this book. - Polymer International; This new book provides a thoroughly up-to-date review of current and emerging techniques and technology. It covers all widely-used techniques and adopts a method-by-method approach. - Documentation; The editors have succeeded in providing a good balanced coverage of most of the methods accessible to the majority of laboratories together with an introduction to less accessible but important modern analytical tools...for those involved in polymer characterisation it is a worthwhile investment. - Reactive Polymers; This is a well written book and makes a very able attempt at covering the methods used in the characterisation of polymers...useful to anyone involved with polymers, particularly those involved in analysis and characterisation - Talanta Promotional Springer Book Archives Long Description Polymers continue to play an ever increasing role in the modern world. In fact it is quite inconceivable to most people that we could ever have existed of the increased volume and variety of materials without them. As a result currently available, and the diversity of their application, characterisation has become an essential requirement of industrial and academic laboratories in Review Quote Most useful for guiding research workers with a characterisation problem to relevant developments which had not yet come to their notice ... Any library with a polymer and plastics section should acquire this book. - Polymer International; This new book provides a thoroughly up-to-date review of current and emerging techniques and technology. It covers all widely-used techniques and adopts a method-by-method approach. - Documentation; The editors have succeeded in providing a good balanced coverage of most of the methods accessible to the majority of laboratories together with an introduction to less accessible but important modern analytical tools...for those involved in polymer characterisation it is a worthwhile investment. - Reactive Polymers; This is a well written book and makes a very able attempt at covering the methods used in the characterisation of polymers...useful to anyone involved with polymers, particularly those involved in analysis and characterisation - Talanta Details ISBN 0751400823 Author M.I. James Language English ISBN-10 0751400823 ISBN-13 9780751400823 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 1992 Publication Date 1992-12-31 Edited by B.J. Hunt Birth 1943 Imprint Chapman and Hall Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Short Title POLYMER CHARACTERISATION 1993/ Pages 362 DOI 10.1023/b126409 UK Release Date 1992-12-31 AU Release Date 1992-12-31 NZ Release Date 1992-12-31 Publisher Chapman and Hall Edition Description 1993 ed. Edition 1993rd Alternative 9789401049566 DEWEY 668.9 Illustrations XIV, 362 p. Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96234279;