Fluoroplastics, Volume 1: Non-Melt Processible Fluoropolymers - The Definitive Users Guide and Data Book

Fluoroplastics, Volume 1, compiles in one place a working knowledge of the polymer chemistry and physics of non-melt processible fluoropolymers with detailed descriptions of commercial processing methods, material properties, fabrication and handling information, technologies, and applications. Also, history, market statistics, and safety and recycling aspects are covered. Both volumes contain a large amount of specific property data which is useful for users to readily compare different materials and align material structure with end use applications. Volume 1 concentrates mostly on polytetrafluoroethylene and polychlorotrifluoroethylene and their processing techniques – which are essentially non-melt-processes – used across a broad range of industries including automotive, aerospace, electronic, food, beverage, oil/gas, and medical devices. Since the first edition was published many new technical developments and market changes have taken place and new grades of materials have entered the market. This new edition is a thoroughly updated and significantly expanded revision covering new technologies and applications, and addressing the changes that have taken place in the fluoropolymer markets. Fluoroplastics, Volume 1 is an all-encompassing handbook for non-melt processible fluoropolymers – a unique and invaluable reference for professionals in the fluoropolymer industry and fluoropolymer application industries.

Exceptionally broad and comprehensive coverage of non-melt processible fluoropolymers processing and applications.Practical approach, written by long-standing authority in the fluoropolymers industry.New technologies, materials and applications are included in the new edition.

Introduction

PART I

1 DISCOVERY AND HISTORY OF FLUOROPOLYMERS (new chapter)

2 Production and Market Statistics (new chapter)

3 Fundamentals

4 Fluoropolymers: Properties and Structure

5 Operational Classification of Fluoropolymers

6 Monomers

7 Polymerization and Finishing

8 Commercial Grades of Homopolymers

PART II

9 Fabrication and Processing of Granular Polytetrafluoroethylene

10 Fabrication and Processing of Fine Powder Polytetrafluoroethylene

11 Fabrication and Processing of PTFE Dispersions

12 Processing of Polychlorotrifluoroethylene

13 Manufacturing Fluoroadditives (Expand)

14 Filled Fluoropolymer Compounds

15 Chemical Properties of Fluoropolymers

16 Properties of Tetrafluoroethylene Homopolymers

17 Properties of Chlorotrifluoroethylene Homopolymers

18 Fabrication Techniques for Fluoropolymers

19 Typical Applications of Fluoropolymers (add in PCTFE applications)

20 Safety, Disposal, and Recycling of Fluoropolymers

Appendix I: Permeability Properties of Polytetrafluoroethylene

Appendix II: Permeability Properties of Polychlorotrifluoroethylene

Appendix III: Trademarks

Glossary

Index