Polymer Characterization: Laboratory Techniques and Analysis

This volume provides an overview of polymer characterization test methods. The methods and instrumentation described represent modern analytical techniques useful to researchers, product development specialists, and quality control experts in polymer synthesis and manufacturing. Engineers, polymer scientists and technicians will find this volume useful in selecting approaches and techniques applicable to characterizing molecular, compositional, rheological, and thermodynamic properties of elastomers and plastics.

Chromatographic Techniques
Thermal Analysis
Microscopy for Polymer Characterization
Elemental and Structural Characterization Tests
Rheometry
Chemical Analysis of Polymers
Appendix A: Abbreviations of Polymers
Appendix B: Glossary of Polymers and Testing
Appendix C: Professional and Testing Organizations
Appendix D: Glossary of Engineering and Materials Terms
Index