Forrest Martin J. Analysis of Plastics (Rapra Review Reports, Vol. 13, No 5, 2002. Rep. 149)

Rapra, 2002. – 160 p
Expert overviews covering the science and technology of rubber and plasticsPlastics present chemical analysts with one of their most difficult, but satisfying, challenges. In order to obtain useful products that perform under a variety of demanding conditions, the plastic matrix can be tailor made by the bringing together of a wide range of polymers and additives. There is a very wide range of polymer types available and in some cases they are blended together. The technology of plastics is therefore a mature one, allowing fine tuning of a compound to fit a number of design criteria and product requirements.Analytical Techniques
Determination of Molecular Weight and Microstructure of Plastic Polymers
Determination of Polymer Type
Determination of the Plasticiser and Filler in a Plastic Compound
Determination of Stabilisers in a Plastics Compound
Determination of Functional Additives
Analysis of Plastics for Food Contact Use
Determination of Stabilisers in PVC
Analysis of Plastic Laminates and Fibres
Surface Analysis of Plastics
Failure Diagnosis
Conclusions
Additional References
Appendix
1. Solubility Parameters of Plastics, Plasticisers and Typical Solvents
Appendix
2. Specific Gravities of Plastics and Compound Ingredients
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Abstracts from the Polymer Library Database
Subject Index