| Description |
1 online resource (x, 289 pages) : illustrations |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Cover -- Contents -- Preface -- 1. Foam Fundamentals -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Foam Structure -- 1.3 Foam Properties -- References -- 2. Blowing Agents -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Physical Blowing Agents -- 2.3 Chemical Blowing Agents -- References -- 3. Expanded Polystyrene: Development, Processing, Applications and Key Issues -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Manufacture of Expanded Polystyrene Mouldings -- 3.3 Applications for Expanded Polystyrene Packaging -- 3.4 Properties of EPS -- 3.5 Global Structure of Markets and Companies -- 3.6 Key Issues Facing the EPS Industry -- 4. Rigid Polyurethane Foams -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Materials -- 4.3 Manufacturing Processes for Rigid Polyurethane Foams -- 4.4 Recycling Processes for Rigid Polyurethane Foams -- 4.5 Properties of Rigid Polyurethane Foams -- 4.6 Applications -- References -- 5. Flexible Polyurethane Foam -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Chemistry -- 5.3 Starting Materials -- 5.4 The Foaming Process -- 5.5 Manufacturing Equipment -- 5.6 Foam Characterisation -- 5.7 FPF Markets -- 5.8 Environmental Issues -- 5.9 Organisations -- References -- 6. Rigid PVC Foam -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Foam Extrusion -- 6.3 Foam Formulation Technology -- 6.4 Properties -- 6.5 Novel Processes and Applications -- 6.6 Summary -- References -- 7. Flexible PVC Foams -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Flexible Foam Types and PVC Types -- 7.3 Products Utilising Foamed Plastisols -- References -- 8. Polyolefin Foams -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Manufacturing Processes and Materials -- 8.3 Properties of Polyolefin Foams -- 8.4 Applications -- 8.5 Foam Specifications -- 8.6 Markets -- References -- 9. Latex Foam -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Dunlop Process -- 9.3 Talalay Process -- 9.4 Troubleshooting in Latex Foam Manufacturing -- 9.5 Testing -- 9.6 Important Uses of Latex Foam -- References -- 10. Microcellular Foams -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Processing of Microcellular Foams -- 10.3 Properties of Microcellular Foams -- 10.4 Current Research Directions -- 10.5 Commercial Opportunities -- References -- Abbreviations -- Contributors -- Author Index -- Company Index -- Subject Index -- Last Page. |
| Summary |
The use of polymer foams is extremely widespread. Indeed, it is hard to think of any industries where polymer foams do not have a part to play. They can be found for example in sports and leisure products, in military applications, in vehicles, in aircraft, and in the home. Most people will encounter polymer foams every day in one form or another, whether it be in furniture, in packaging, in their car, in refrigerator insulation, or in some other common application. This handbook reviews the chemistry, manufacturing methods, properties and applications of the synthetic polymer foams used in most applications. In addition, a chapter is included on the fundamental principles, which apply to all polymer foams. There is also a chapter on the blowing agents used to expand polymers, blowing agents having undergone considerable change and development in recent years in order to meet the requirements of the Montreal Protocol in relation to the reduction and elimination of chloroflurocarbons (CFC) and other ozone depleting agents. A chapter is also included on microcellular foams - a relatively new development where applications are still being explored. Most chapters have references to facilitate further exploration of the topics. The chapters are all written by experts in the field. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Plastic foams.
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Plastic foams. |
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Foamed materials.
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Foamed materials. |
| Indexed Term |
Polymers |
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Plastics |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Rapra Technology Limited.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Handbook of polymer foams. Shawbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, U.K. : Rapra Technology, ©2004 1859573886 9781859573884 (DLC) 2007405171 (OCoLC)56454983 |
| ISBN |
1847350542 (electronic book) |
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9781847350541 (electronic book) |
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1280856505 |
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9781280856501 |
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9781859573884 |
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9781847350541 |
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1859573886 |
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