Features

• Compilation of disparate data from many sources
• Extensive tables, graphs, charts, pictures and photographs
• Crosses many different industries (included are examples of applications of fluoropolymers within different industries)

Today, a generational change is taking place in the fluoropolymer industry. The pioneers of PTFE developed an astonishing mass of basic and applied technical work. Now many of these experts are retiring and a new generation is taking their place. This new generation brings a plethora of skills, built upon the basic knowledge of fluoropolymer technology.

This is the first of a two volume series of books about fluoroplastics. Fluorplastics: Melt Processible Fluoropolymers - Volume 2 is devoted to the melt-processible fluoropolymers, their polymerization and fabrication techniques. Both books are arranged to allow self-managed reading and learning.

Fluoroplastics: Non-Melt Processible Fluoroplastics - Volume 1 covers the non-melt processible homopolymers, requiring non-traditional processing techniques. It provides an in-depth treatment of homofluoropolymer polymerization and part fabrication technology. A comprehensive range of issues surrounding the manufacturing of the monomer; polymer, fabrication, end-use, safety, and disposal are covered. The book has been arranged to allow self-managed reading and learning. It is both a source of data and a reference.

Contents

1. Fundamentals
2. Fluoropolymers: Properties and Structure
3. Operational Classification of Fluoropolymers
4. Fluoropolymer Monomers
5. Homofluoropolymer Polymerization and Finishing
6. Commercial Grades of Homofluoropolymers
7. Fabrication and Processing of Polytetrafluoroethylene
8. Fabrication and Processing of Fine Powder Polytetrafluoroethylene
9. Fabrication and Processing of PTFE Dispersions
10. Processing of Polychlorotrifluoroethylene
11. Fluoroadditives
12. Filled Fluoropolymer Compounds
13. Chemical Properties of Fluoropolymers
14. Properties of Tetrafluoroethylene Homopolymers
15. Properties of Chlorotrifluoroethylene Homopolymers
16. Fabrication Techniques for Fluoropolymers
17. Typical Applications of Fluoropolymers
18. Safety, Disposal and Recycling of Fluoropolymers

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