Although plastics are extremely successful commercially, they would never reach acceptable performance standards either in properties or processing without the incorporation of additives. With the inclusion of additives, plastics can be used in a variety of areas competing directly with other materials, but there are still many challenges to overcome. Some additives are severely restricted by legislation, others interfere with each other-in short their effectiveness varies with circumstances. Plastics Additives explains these issues in an alphabetical format making them easily accessible to readers, enabling them to find specific information on a specific topic. Each additive is the subject of one or more articles, providing a suffinct account of each given topic. An international group of experts in additive and polymer science, from many world class companies and institutes, explain the recent rapid changes in additive technology. They cover novel additives (scorch inhibitors, compatibilizers, surface-modified particulates etc.), the established varieties (antioxidants, biocides, antistatic agents, nucleating agents, fillers, fibres, impact modifiers, plasticizers) and many others, the articles also consider environmental concerns, interactions between additives and legislative change. With a quick reference guide and introductory articles that provide the non-specialist and newcomer with relevant information, this reference book is essential reading for anyone concerned with plastics and additives.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Springer
ISBN-13
9789401064774
eBay Product ID (ePID)
148773753
Product Key Features
Author
G. Pritchard
Publication Name
Plastics Additives: an A-Z Référence
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Engineering & Technology, Chemistry
Publication Year
2012
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
633 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
235mm
Item Width
155mm
Volume
1
Item Weight
991g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
G. Pritchard
Series Title
Polymer Science and Technology Series
Country/Region of Manufacture
Netherlands
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