Crompton Plastics Reinforcement and Industrial Applications

Erscheinungsjahr 2015
ISBN: 978-1-4822-3934-8
Verlag: Taylor & Francis
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 254 Seiten

When combined with reinforcing agents, plastics can be used for a number of high-temperature applications. Plastics Reinforcement and Industrial Applications provides a detailed discussion on plastics, polymers, and reinforcing agents (including organic and natural biomaterials). Focused specifically on improving the mechanical, thermal, and electrical stability of plastics by combining them with reinforcing agents, this book explains the background of reinforced plastics and describes how they work.

The book examines reinforcing agents that include glass fibers, carbon fibers, carbon nanotubes, graphite, talc, and minerals, and commonly used plastics such as polyamides, polyesters, polyethylene terephthalate, and epoxy resins. It also introduces newer plastics such as polyimides, polysulfones, polyethersulfone, polyphenylene sulfide, and polyether ether ketones. It highlights recent developments in the field that include the use of nanocomposites for manufacturing sports equipment, and other applications of nanoparticles in polymer reinforcement. In addition, use of this material can aid in the production of plastics utilized in the construction of aircraft and light weight automobiles. The author covers a wide range of applications that may be applied in general engineering, automotive, aerospace, building materials, electronics and microelectronics, power sources, medical, and bioengineering. He also includes material on natural fibers used for reinforcement and green chemistry applications.

Suitable for use in the metals and plastics industries, Plastics Reinforcement and Industrial Applications is an ideal resource for polymer and material scientists, and chemical and mechanical engineers.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Crompton, T.R.

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Technologie der Textilverarbeitung und Faserverarbeitung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction
Measurement of Mechanical Properties of Reinforced Plastics
Introduction
Tensile Strength Electronic Dynamometer
Flexural Modulus (Modulus of Elasticity)
Elongation at Break
Strain at Yield
Impact Strength Characteristics of Polymers
Shear Strength
Elongation in Tension
Deformation under Load
Compressive Set (Permanent Deformation)
Mold Shrinkage
Coefficient of Friction
Fatigue Index
Toughness
Abrasion Resistance or Wear
Application of Dynamic Mechanical Analysis
Rheology and Viscoelasticity
References
Mechanical Properties of Reinforced Plastics
Glass Fiber Reinforcement
Carbon Fiber Reinforcement
Carbon Nanotube Reinforcement
Carbon Black Reinforcement
Graphite-Reinforced Plastics
Montmorillonite Organically Modified Clay Reinforcement
Talc Reinforcement
Silica Reinforcement
Calcium Carbonate Reinforcement
Miscellaneous Reinforcing Agents
Natural Biomaterial Reinforcement
Organic Reinforcing Agents
Methods for Reinforced Plastics
References
Thermal Properties of Reinforced Plastics
Typical Values of Thermal Properties
Heat-Resistant Plastics
Individual Thermal Properties
Melting Temperature (Tm) and Crystallization Temperature
Maximum Operating Temperature
Brittleness Temperature
Mold Temperature
VICAT Softening Point
Glass Transition Temperature
References
Electrical Properties of Reinforced Plastics
Typical Electrical Properties
Electrical Applications
Individual Electrical Properties
Effect of Glass Fiber Reinforcement on Electrical Properties of Polymers
Effect of Carbon Fiber Reinforcement on Electrical Properties of Polymers
Effect of Carbon Black Reinforcement on Electrical Properties of Polymers
Effect of Graphite Reinforcement on Electrical Properties of Polymers
Effect of Carbon Nanotubes on Electrical Properties of Polymer
Effect of Montmorillonite Clay Reinforcement on Electrical Properties of Polymers
Effect of Zinc Oxide Reinforcement on Electrical Properties of Polymers
Effect of Mineral Reinforcement in Electrical Properties of Polymers
Effect of Silica Reinforcement on Electrical Properties of Polymer
Effect of Talc Reinforcement on the Electrical Properties of Polymers
Effect of Iron Oxide and Hematite Nanoparticles on Electrical Properties of Polymers
Effect of Miscellaneous Reinforcing Agents on the Electrical Properties of Polymers
Electrically Conductive Polymers
References
Thermal and Thermooxidative Degradation of Reinforced Polymers
Glass Fiber Reinforcement
Clay Reinforcement
Silica Reinforcement
Carbon Nanotube Reinforcement
Talc Reinforcement
Carbon Fiber Carbon and Graphite Reinforcement
Mineral Reinforcement
Reinforcement with Other Compounds
Effect of Metals on the Heat Stability of Polymers
References
Applications of Reinforced Plastics
Summary of Applications
Applications Using Glass Fiber–Reinforced Polymers
Polyamides
Polyketones
Polyphenylene Sulfide
Applications of Carbon Fiber
Polyamides
Polyether Ether Ketone
Phenolic Resins
Applications of Carbon Nanotubes
Sulfonated (Polyarylene Sulfone)
Electronically Conducting Polymers
References
Applications of Reinforced Plastics in the Automobile Industry
Polypropylene
Polyether Ether Ketone
Polybutylene Terephthalate
Polyethylene Terephthalate
Unsaturated Polyesters
Polyamides
Polyphenylene Sulfides
Natural Fiber Composites for Automotive Applications
References
Applications of Reinforced Plastics in the General Engineering Industry
Miscellaneous Engineering Applications
Plastic Gears
Use of Lubricating Agents in Reinforced Plastics
References
Applications of Reinforced Plastics in the Aerospace Industry
Glass Fiber–Reinforced Plastics: Aerospace Applications
Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Plastics Aerospace Applications
Pitch Fiber Cyanate Ester Composites
References
Radiation Resistance of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics
Introduction
Effect of Gamma Radiation on the Physical Properties
Effect of Electron Irradiation of Plastics
Effect of Ultraviolet Irradiation
References
Unreinforced and Reinforced Fire Retardant Polymers
Flammability Characteristics
Effect on Physical Properties

Über Autor(innen)

T.R. Crompton is the former head of plastics research in analytical methods at Shell Chemicals and is currently the head of the water testing department of a leading water authority. He has published approximately 50 books in these fields.