The Instant Expert: Plastics, Processing and Properties

Author: Dr. Vannessa Goodship
ISBN 978-1-906479-05-3

Published: 2010
Pages 190 softcover

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Summary
Table of Contents

The Instant Expert: Plastics, Processing, and Properties provides clear
descriptions of the wide range of plastic materials, and explanations of the
basic shaping and finishing processes. The author also talks about materials
properties and testing, and provides some simple examples of why particular
plastics are used in common or more challenging applications. Common
abbreviations are explained.
Readable from cover-to-cover, or easily referred to when questions arise,
this book will be indispensable.

Plastics - they are everywhere." The first sentence of this book hints at
the problem it seeks to address. The shear diversity of plastics materials
has led to their use in products as varied as disposable packaging,
life-saving medical devices, giant wind-turbine blades and tiny electronic
components. Their prices and properties vary as widely, and they can be
moulded, extruded, blown, formed, and shaped in many other ways.
Traditionally made from petrochemicals, designers can now also choose from a
range of natural materials. The performance will depend on chemical
constitution, but also on the selection of processing aids and property
modifiers which can be added to the basic material.

Part 1: Polymers and plastics
Introduction
Materials
Polymers
Plastics
Additives - from polymers to plastics
Blends
Composites and laminates
Thermoplastic fibres
Biopolymers
Scope of plastic materials
Part 2: Processing
The principles of plastics processing
Extrusion
Twin-screw machines
Processing beyond the screw
Compounding
Coextrusion
Injection Moulding
Blow Moulding
Film Blowing
Thermoforming
Compression Moulding
Injection compression moulding
Rotational moulding
Calendering
Intrusion moulding
Transfer moulding
Reaction Injection Moulding
Making fibre reinforced structural components
Melt spinning
Electrospinning
Producing Plastic Foams
Finishing Operations
Decoration: Painting, Plating, and Printing
Part 3: Properties
Quality and Testing
Introduction to Common Methods
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties of Plastics and their effect on performance
Thermal Properties
Electrical Properties
Other Properties
Safety Factors - a cautionary comment
4. The Scope and Application of plastic materials
Typical Applications of common plastics
-Packaging Materials
-Medical Products and Devices
-Automotive Applications
-Electrical and Electronic goods
-Construction and structural engineering
Green Issues: reuse and disposal of plastics
Nature's polymer processing

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Its description is as close to the observations of the original authors as permitted by the integrity of narration since they have the privilege of knowing more because they have seen the information within a broader scope of their research.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI hope this book will have many readers because it opens so many unexploited possibilities to make what we use today much better. Many recently introduced products use these principles. Also, a great deal of research concentrates on using specially developed structural features for the betterment of properties of their materials. 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This book has no boundaries of application because it is clear from the analysis of a large number of research projects that structural knowledge and practical ideas are useful in very different applications. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n1 Introduction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2 Material composition, structure, and morphological features\u003cbr\u003e2.1 Materials having predominantly homogeneous structure and composition \u003cbr\u003e2.2 Heterogeneous materials \u003cbr\u003e2.2.1 Crystalline forms and amorphous regions \u003cbr\u003e2.2.2 Materials containing insoluble additives \u003cbr\u003e2.2.3 Materials containing immiscible phases \u003cbr\u003e2.2.4 Composites \u003cbr\u003e2.2.5 Multi-component layered materials \u003cbr\u003e2.2.6 Foams, porosity \u003cbr\u003e2.2.7 Compressed solids \u003cbr\u003e2.3 Material surface versus bulk \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3 Effect of processing on material structure \u003cbr\u003e3.1 Temperature \u003cbr\u003e3.2 Pressure \u003cbr\u003e3.3 Time\u003cbr\u003e3.4 Viscosity \u003cbr\u003e3.5 Flow rate (shear rate) \u003cbr\u003e3.6 Deformation \u003cbr\u003e3.7 Orientation \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4 Scale of damage â€“ basic concept \u003cbr\u003e4.1 Atomic \u003cbr\u003e4.2 Microscale \u003cbr\u003e4.3 Macroscale \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5 Microscopic mechanisms of damage caused by degradants \u003cbr\u003e5.1 Bulk (mechanical forces) \u003cbr\u003e5.1.1 Elastic-brittle fracture \u003cbr\u003e5.1.2 Elastic-plastic deformation \u003cbr\u003e5.1.3 Time-related damage \u003cbr\u003e5.1.3.1 Fatigue \u003cbr\u003e5.1.3.2 Creep \u003cbr\u003e5.1.4 Impact damage \u003cbr\u003e5.1.5 Shear fracture \u003cbr\u003e5.16 Compression set \u003cbr\u003e5.1.7 Bending forces \u003cbr\u003e5.1.8 Anisotropic damage \u003cbr\u003e5.2 Electric forces \u003cbr\u003e5.2.1 Tracking \u003cbr\u003e5.2.2 Arcing \u003cbr\u003e5.2.3 Drying out in batteries \u003cbr\u003e5.2.4 Pin-holes \u003cbr\u003e5.2.5 Cracks\u003cbr\u003e5.2.6 Delamination \u003cbr\u003e5.3 Surface-initiated damage \u003cbr\u003e5.3.1 Physical forces \u003cbr\u003e5.3.1.1 Thermal treatment \u003cbr\u003e5.3.1.1.1 Process heat \u003cbr\u003e5.3.1.1.2 Conditions of performance \u003cbr\u003e5.3.1.1.3 Infrared \u003cbr\u003e5.3.1.1.4 Frictional heat \u003cbr\u003e5.3.1.1.5 Low-temperature effects \u003cbr\u003e5.3.1.1.6 Thermal stresses \u003cbr\u003e5.3.1.2 Radiation \u003cbr\u003e5.3.1.2.1 Alpha and beta rays \u003cbr\u003e5.3.1.2.2 Gamma rays \u003cbr\u003e5.3.1.2.3 Laser beam \u003cbr\u003e5.3.1.2.4 Cosmic rays \u003cbr\u003e5.3.1.2.5 Plasma \u003cbr\u003e5.3.1.3 Weathering \u003cbr\u003e5.3.2 Mechanical action \u003cbr\u003e5.3.2.1 Scratching \u003cbr\u003e5.3.2.2 Impact \u003cbr\u003e5.3.2.3 Adhesive failure, sliding, rolling \u003cbr\u003e5.3.3 Chemical reactions \u003cbr\u003e5.3.3.1 Molecular oxygen \u003cbr\u003e5.3.3.2 Ozone \u003cbr\u003e5.3.3.3 Atomic oxygen \u003cbr\u003e5.3.3.4 Sulfur dioxide \u003cbr\u003e5.3.3.5 Particulate matter \u003cbr\u003e5.3.3.6 Other gaseous pollutants \u003cbr\u003e5.4 Combination of degrading elements \u003cbr\u003e5.4.1 Environmental stress cracking \u003cbr\u003e5.4.2 Biodegradation and biodeterioration \u003cbr\u003e5.4.3 Effect of body fluids \u003cbr\u003e5.4.4 Controlledâ€“release substances in pharmaceutical applications \u003cbr\u003e5.4.5 Corrosion\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Author\u003c\/h5\u003e\nGeorge Wypych has a Ph. D. in chemical engineering. His professional expertise includes both university teaching (full professor) and research \u0026amp; development. He has published 17 books: PVC Plastisols, (University Press); Polyvinylchloride Degradation, (Elsevier); Polyvinylchloride Stabilization, (Elsevier); Polymer Modified Textile Materials, (Wiley \u0026amp; Sons); Handbook of Material Weathering, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Editions, (ChemTec Publishing); Handbook of Fillers, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Editions, (ChemTec Publishing); Recycling of PVC, (ChemTec Publishing); Weathering of Plastics. Testing to Mirror Real Life Performance, (Plastics Design Library), Handbook of Solvents, Handbook of Plasticizers, Handbook of Antistatics, Handbook of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives (1st and 2nd Editions), PVC Degradation \u0026amp; Stabilization, PVC Formulary, Handbook of UV Degradation and Stabilization, Handbook of Biodeterioration, Biodegradation and Biostabilization, and Handbook of Polymers (all by ChemTec Publishing), 47 scientific papers, and he has obtained 16 patents. He specializes in polymer additives, polymer processing and formulation, material durability, and the development of sealants and coatings. He is included in the Dictionary of International Biography, Who's Who in Plastics and Polymers, Who's Who in Engineering, and was selected International Man of the Year 1996-1997 in recognition for his services to education.","published_at":"2017-06-22T21:13:47-04:00","created_at":"2017-06-22T21:13:47-04:00","vendor":"Chemtec Publishing","type":"Book","tags":["2012","analysis","biodegradation","book","chemical reactions","cracks","deformation","degradation","demage","humidity","material","mechanical action","methods of analysis","morphology of damaged material","physical forces","polymers","processing and degradation","thermal","weathering"],"price":32500,"price_min":32500,"price_max":32500,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":43378374596,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Atlas of Material Damage","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":32500,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":null,"inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"978-1-895198-48-5","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/chemtec.org\/cdn\/shop\/products\/978-1-895198-48-5.jpg?v=1498191053"],"featured_image":"\/\/chemtec.org\/cdn\/shop\/products\/978-1-895198-48-5.jpg?v=1498191053","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":350156750941,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.767,"height":450,"width":345,"src":"\/\/chemtec.org\/cdn\/shop\/products\/978-1-895198-48-5.jpg?v=1498191053"},"aspect_ratio":0.767,"height":450,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/chemtec.org\/cdn\/shop\/products\/978-1-895198-48-5.jpg?v=1498191053","width":345}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\nAuthor: George Wypych \u003cbr\u003eISBN 978-1-895198-48-5 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst Edition\u003cbr\u003ePages 310 \u003cbr\u003eChapter 7\u003cbr\u003eHardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSummary\u003c\/h5\u003e\nAtlas of Material Damage has 464 microscopic pictures, schematic diagrams, and a few graphs, which show how materials fail, how they are produced to not fail, and how they are designed to perform particular functions to make outstanding products. Findings presented by each illustration are fully explained in the text and labeled. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the near past, products were distinguished by their formulations, which constituted highly guarded commercial secrets and know-how. Today, this is not enough. MATERIALS, TO COMPETE, must have optimal structure and specially designed morphology. This book gives numerous examples of how this special morphology can be achieved in electronics, the plastics industry, the pharmaceutical industry, aerospace, automotive applications, medicine, dentistry, and many other fields (see full list at the end). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is pertinent from the above that methods described by one branch of industry can be adapted by others. For example, a technology that powers the slow or targeted release of pharmaceutical products can be used successfully to prevent premature loss of vital additives from plastics. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduct reliability is the major aim of technological know-how. Uninterrupted performance of manufactured products at both typical and extreme conditions of their use is the major goal of product development and the most important indicator of material quality. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book provides information on defects formation, material damage, and the structure of materials that must perform designed functions. The following aspects of material performance are discussed:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 Effect of composition, morphological features, and structure of different materials on material performance, durability, and resilience\u003cbr\u003e2 Analysis of causes of material damage and degradation\u003cbr\u003e3 Effect of processing conditions on material damage\u003cbr\u003e4 Effect of singular and combined action of different degradants on industrial products\u003cbr\u003e5 Systematic analysis of existing knowledge regarding the modes of damage and morphology of damaged material\u003cbr\u003e6 Technological steps required to obtain specifically designed morphology required for specific performance \u003cbr\u003e7 Comparison of experiences generated in different sectors of industry regarding the most frequently encountered failures, reasons for these failures, and potential improvements preventing future damage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe above information is based on the most recent publications. Only 3% of sources were published before 2000 and about 65% appeared in 2009-2012. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe name “Atlas” was selected to indicate the emphasis of the book on illustrations, with many real examples of damaged products and discussion of the causes of damage and potential for material improvements. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book should be owned and frequently consulted by engineers and researchers in: adhesives and sealants, aerospace, appliances, automotive, biotechnology, coil coating, composites, construction, dental materials, electronics industry, fibers, foams, food, laminates, lumber and wood products, medical, office equipment, optical materials, organics, metal industry, packaging (bottles and film), paints and coatings, pharmaceuticals, polymers, rubber, and plastics, printing, pulp and paper, ship building and repair, stone, textile industry, windows and doors, wires and cables. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProfessors and students in the above subjects will require this book for a complete survey of modern technology. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreface\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1981, Carl Hanser Verlag published An Atlas of Polymer Damage by Lothar Engel, Hermann Klingele, Gottfried Ehrenstein, and Helmut Schaper. This unique publication became my favorite book, which I have frequently consulted throughout the last thirty years. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsing it I have learned that there are very many applications of this knowledge, such as:\u003cbr\u003e• Materials can be made stronger and more durable with little or no cost by proper use of morphological structure\u003cbr\u003e• In many cases, polymer additives could be eliminated \u003cbr\u003e• Their useful life in product can be extended\u003cbr\u003e• Material damage can be avoided \u003cbr\u003eThese and other findings are discussed in this book, which is meant to be easy to read because it is composed of hundreds of pictures and mechanisms of performance, with a little text just to explain what can be learned from the illustrations. Its description is as close to the observations of the original authors as permitted by the integrity of narration since they have the privilege of knowing more because they have seen the information within a broader scope of their research.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI hope this book will have many readers because it opens so many unexploited possibilities to make what we use today much better. Many recently introduced products use these principles. Also, a great deal of research concentrates on using specially developed structural features for the betterment of properties of their materials. Many excellent products of today cannot be made without the application of the knowledge discussed in this book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsers of the book will find that most of the research included was done between 2009 and today, which underlines the value of these findings, considering that many problems of the past are no longer important today because they were not only solved but already implemented in product manufacture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMy goal was to produce a book which can add value to the previously published volume since so many things have changed in the last thirty years. This book has no boundaries of application because it is clear from the analysis of a large number of research projects that structural knowledge and practical ideas are useful in very different applications. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n1 Introduction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2 Material composition, structure, and morphological features\u003cbr\u003e2.1 Materials having predominantly homogeneous structure and composition \u003cbr\u003e2.2 Heterogeneous materials \u003cbr\u003e2.2.1 Crystalline forms and amorphous regions \u003cbr\u003e2.2.2 Materials containing insoluble additives \u003cbr\u003e2.2.3 Materials containing immiscible phases \u003cbr\u003e2.2.4 Composites \u003cbr\u003e2.2.5 Multi-component layered materials \u003cbr\u003e2.2.6 Foams, porosity \u003cbr\u003e2.2.7 Compressed solids \u003cbr\u003e2.3 Material surface versus bulk \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3 Effect of processing on material structure \u003cbr\u003e3.1 Temperature \u003cbr\u003e3.2 Pressure \u003cbr\u003e3.3 Time\u003cbr\u003e3.4 Viscosity \u003cbr\u003e3.5 Flow rate (shear rate) \u003cbr\u003e3.6 Deformation \u003cbr\u003e3.7 Orientation \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4 Scale of damage â€“ basic concept \u003cbr\u003e4.1 Atomic \u003cbr\u003e4.2 Microscale \u003cbr\u003e4.3 Macroscale \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5 Microscopic mechanisms of damage caused by degradants \u003cbr\u003e5.1 Bulk (mechanical forces) \u003cbr\u003e5.1.1 Elastic-brittle fracture \u003cbr\u003e5.1.2 Elastic-plastic deformation \u003cbr\u003e5.1.3 Time-related damage \u003cbr\u003e5.1.3.1 Fatigue \u003cbr\u003e5.1.3.2 Creep \u003cbr\u003e5.1.4 Impact damage \u003cbr\u003e5.1.5 Shear fracture \u003cbr\u003e5.16 Compression set \u003cbr\u003e5.1.7 Bending forces \u003cbr\u003e5.1.8 Anisotropic damage \u003cbr\u003e5.2 Electric forces \u003cbr\u003e5.2.1 Tracking \u003cbr\u003e5.2.2 Arcing \u003cbr\u003e5.2.3 Drying out in batteries \u003cbr\u003e5.2.4 Pin-holes \u003cbr\u003e5.2.5 Cracks\u003cbr\u003e5.2.6 Delamination \u003cbr\u003e5.3 Surface-initiated damage \u003cbr\u003e5.3.1 Physical forces \u003cbr\u003e5.3.1.1 Thermal treatment \u003cbr\u003e5.3.1.1.1 Process heat \u003cbr\u003e5.3.1.1.2 Conditions of performance \u003cbr\u003e5.3.1.1.3 Infrared \u003cbr\u003e5.3.1.1.4 Frictional heat \u003cbr\u003e5.3.1.1.5 Low-temperature effects \u003cbr\u003e5.3.1.1.6 Thermal stresses \u003cbr\u003e5.3.1.2 Radiation \u003cbr\u003e5.3.1.2.1 Alpha and beta rays \u003cbr\u003e5.3.1.2.2 Gamma rays \u003cbr\u003e5.3.1.2.3 Laser beam \u003cbr\u003e5.3.1.2.4 Cosmic rays \u003cbr\u003e5.3.1.2.5 Plasma \u003cbr\u003e5.3.1.3 Weathering \u003cbr\u003e5.3.2 Mechanical action \u003cbr\u003e5.3.2.1 Scratching \u003cbr\u003e5.3.2.2 Impact \u003cbr\u003e5.3.2.3 Adhesive failure, sliding, rolling \u003cbr\u003e5.3.3 Chemical reactions \u003cbr\u003e5.3.3.1 Molecular oxygen \u003cbr\u003e5.3.3.2 Ozone \u003cbr\u003e5.3.3.3 Atomic oxygen \u003cbr\u003e5.3.3.4 Sulfur dioxide \u003cbr\u003e5.3.3.5 Particulate matter \u003cbr\u003e5.3.3.6 Other gaseous pollutants \u003cbr\u003e5.4 Combination of degrading elements \u003cbr\u003e5.4.1 Environmental stress cracking \u003cbr\u003e5.4.2 Biodegradation and biodeterioration \u003cbr\u003e5.4.3 Effect of body fluids \u003cbr\u003e5.4.4 Controlledâ€“release substances in pharmaceutical applications \u003cbr\u003e5.4.5 Corrosion\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Author\u003c\/h5\u003e\nGeorge Wypych has a Ph. D. in chemical engineering. His professional expertise includes both university teaching (full professor) and research \u0026amp; development. He has published 17 books: PVC Plastisols, (University Press); Polyvinylchloride Degradation, (Elsevier); Polyvinylchloride Stabilization, (Elsevier); Polymer Modified Textile Materials, (Wiley \u0026amp; Sons); Handbook of Material Weathering, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Editions, (ChemTec Publishing); Handbook of Fillers, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Editions, (ChemTec Publishing); Recycling of PVC, (ChemTec Publishing); Weathering of Plastics. Testing to Mirror Real Life Performance, (Plastics Design Library), Handbook of Solvents, Handbook of Plasticizers, Handbook of Antistatics, Handbook of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives (1st and 2nd Editions), PVC Degradation \u0026amp; Stabilization, PVC Formulary, Handbook of UV Degradation and Stabilization, Handbook of Biodeterioration, Biodegradation and Biostabilization, and Handbook of Polymers (all by ChemTec Publishing), 47 scientific papers, and he has obtained 16 patents. He specializes in polymer additives, polymer processing and formulation, material durability, and the development of sealants and coatings. He is included in the Dictionary of International Biography, Who's Who in Plastics and Polymers, Who's Who in Engineering, and was selected International Man of the Year 1996-1997 in recognition for his services to education."}

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{"id":11242248516,"title":"Characterisation of Polymers, Volume 1","handle":"978-1-84735-123-4","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\nAuthor: T.R.Crompton \u003cbr\u003eISBN 978-1-84735-123-4 \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003c\/h5\u003e\nThis book is intended to be a complete compendium of the types of methodology that have evolved for the determination of the chemical composition of polymers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVolume 1 covers the methodology used for the determination of metals, non-metals and organic functional groups in polymers, and for the determination of the ratio in which different monomer units occur in copolymers. The techniques available for composition determination of homopolymers and copolymers and other recent modern techniques such as X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy, microthermal analysis and scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive analysis using X-rays are also included. The structure and microstructure of polymers, copolymers and rubbers are dealt with in Volume 2. More detailed aspects, such as sequencing of monomer units in copolymers, end-group analysis, tacticity and stereochemical determinations, are also dealt with in this subsequent volume. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book gives an up-to-date and thorough exposition of the state-of-the-art theories and availability of instrumentation needed to effect chemical and physical analysis of polymers. This is supported by approximately 1200 references. The book should be of great interest to all those engaged in the subject in the industry, university research.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\nPreface \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Determination of Metals\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e1.1 Destructive Techniques \u003cbr\u003e1.1.1 Atomic Absorption Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e1.1.2 Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e1.1.3 Atom Trapping Technique \u003cbr\u003e1.1.4 Vapour Generation Atomic Absorption Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e1.1.5 Zeeman Atomic Absorption Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e1.1.6 Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e1.1.7 Hybrid Inductively Coupled Plasma Techniques \u003cbr\u003e1.1.8 Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry–Mass Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e1.1.9 Pre-concentration Atomic Absorption Spectrometry Techniques \u003cbr\u003e1.1.10 Microprocessors \u003cbr\u003e1.1.11 Autosamplers \u003cbr\u003e1.1.12 Applications: Atomic Absorption Spectrometric Determination of Metals \u003cbr\u003e1.1.13 Visible and UV Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e1.1.14 Polarography and Voltammetry \u003cbr\u003e1.1.15 Ion Chromatography \u003cbr\u003e1.2 Non-destructive Methods \u003cbr\u003e1.2.1 X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e1.2.2 Neutron Activation Analysis \u003cbr\u003eMethod 1.1 Determination of Traces of Cadmium, Chromium, Copper, Iron, Lead, Manganese, Nickel, and Zinc in Polymers. Ashing – Atomic Absorption Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003eMethod 1.2 Determination of Traces of Arsenic in Acrylic Fibres Containing Antimony Trioxide Fire Retardant Agent. Acid Digestion, Atomic Absorption Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003eMethod 1.3 Determination of Vanadium Catalyst Residues in Ethylene-propylene Rubber. Ashing – spectrophotometric Procedure \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Determination of Non-metallic Elements\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e2.1 Halogens \u003cbr\u003e2.1.1 Combustion Methods \u003cbr\u003e2.1.2 Oxygen Flask Combustion \u003cbr\u003e2.1.3 Alkali Fusion Methods \u003cbr\u003e2.1.4 Physical Methods for Determining Halogens \u003cbr\u003e2.2 Sulfur \u003cbr\u003e2.2.1 Combustion Methods \u003cbr\u003e2.2.2 Sodium Peroxide Fusion \u003cbr\u003e2.2.3 Oxygen Flask Combustion \u003cbr\u003e2.3 Phosphorus \u003cbr\u003e2.3.1 Acid Digestion \u003cbr\u003e2.3.2 Oxygen Flask Combustion \u003cbr\u003e2.4 Nitrogen \u003cbr\u003e2.4.1 Combustion Methods \u003cbr\u003e2.4.2 Acid Digestion \u003cbr\u003e2.4.3 Physical Method for the Determination of Total Nitrogen \u003cbr\u003e2.5 Silica \u003cbr\u003e2.6 Boron \u003cbr\u003e2.7 Total Organic Carbon \u003cbr\u003e2.8 Total Sulfur\/Total Halogen \u003cbr\u003e2.9 Nitrogen, Carbon, and Sulfur \u003cbr\u003e2.10 Carbon, Hydrogen, and Nitrogen \u003cbr\u003e2.11 Oxygen Flask Combustion: Ion Chromatography \u003cbr\u003e2.12 X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e2.13 Thermogravimetric Analysis \u003cbr\u003eMethod 2.1 Determination of Chlorine in Polymers Containing Chloride and Sulfur and\/or Phosphorus and\/or Fluorine. Oxygen Flask Combustion – Mercurimetric Titration \u003cbr\u003eMethod 2.2 Determination of Chlorine in Chlorobutyl and Other Chlorine Containing Polymers. Oxygen Flask Combustion – Turbidimetry \u003cbr\u003eMethod 2.3 Determination of Up to 80% Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine in Polymers. Oxygen Flask Combustion – Titration \u003cbr\u003eMethod 2.4 Determination of Fluorine in Fluorinated Polymers. Oxygen Flask Combustion - Spectrophotometric Procedure \u003cbr\u003eMethod 2.5 Determination of Traces of Chlorine in Polyalkenes and Polyalkene Copolymers. Sodium Carbonate Fusion – Titration Procedure \u003cbr\u003eMethod 2.6 Determination of Macro-amounts of Sulfur in Polymers. Sodium Peroxide Fusion - Titration Procedure \u003cbr\u003eMethod 2.7 Determination of Sulfur in Polymers. Oxygen Flask Combustion – Titration Procedure \u003cbr\u003eMethod 2.8 Determination of Sulfur in Polymers. Oxygen Flask Combustion – Photometric Titration Procedure \u003cbr\u003eMethod 2.9 Micro Determination of Phosphorus in Polymers. Acid Digestion – Spectrophotometric Method \u003cbr\u003eMethod 2.10 Determination of Low Levels of Phosphorus in Polymers. Oxygen Flask Combustion – Spectrophotometric Method \u003cbr\u003eMethod 2.11 Determination of 2-13% Phosphorus in Polymers. Oxygen Flask Combustion – Spectrophotometric Method \u003cbr\u003eMethod 2.12 Determination of Between 0.002% and 75% Organic Nitrogen in Polymers. Kjeldahl Digestion – Spectrometric Indophenol Blue Method \u003cbr\u003eMethod 2.13 Determination of 1 to 90% Organic Nitrogen in Polymers. Kjeldahl Digestion – Boric Acid Titration Method \u003cbr\u003eMethod 2.14 Qualitative Detection of Elements in Polymers. Oxygen Flask Combustion \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Determination of Functional Groups in Polymers\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e3.1 Hydroxy Groups \u003cbr\u003e3.1.1 Acetylation and Phthalation Procedures \u003cbr\u003e3.1.2 Spectrophotometric Methods \u003cbr\u003e3.1.3 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e3.1.4 Infrared Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e3.1.5 Direct Injection Enthalpimetry \u003cbr\u003e3.1.6 Kinetic Method – Primary and Secondary Hydroxyl Groups \u003cbr\u003e3.1.7 Miscellaneous Techniques \u003cbr\u003e3.2 Carboxyl Groups \u003cbr\u003e3.2.1 Titration Method \u003cbr\u003e3.2.2 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e3.2.3 Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography – Mass Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e3.2.4 Infrared Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e3.2.5 Miscellaneous \u003cbr\u003e3.3 Carbonyl Groups \u003cbr\u003e3.4 Ester Groups \u003cbr\u003e3.4.1 Saponification Methods \u003cbr\u003e3.4.2 Zeisel Hydriodic Acid Reduction Methods \u003cbr\u003e3.4.3 Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography \u003cbr\u003e3.4.4 Infrared Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e3.4.5 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e3.4.6 Gas Chromatography \u003cbr\u003e3.4.7 Isotope Dilution Method \u003cbr\u003e3.6 Alkoxy Groups \u003cbr\u003e3.6.1 Infrared Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e3.6.2 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e3.6.3 Miscellaneous Methods \u003cbr\u003e3.7 Oxyalkylene Groups \u003cbr\u003e3.7.1 Cleavage – Gas Chromatography \u003cbr\u003e3.7.2 Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography \u003cbr\u003e3.7.3 Infrared Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e3.7.4 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e3.8 Anhydride Groups \u003cbr\u003e3.9 Total Unsaturation \u003cbr\u003e3.9.1 Hydrogenation Methods \u003cbr\u003e3.9.2 Halogenation Methods \u003cbr\u003e3.9.3 Iodine Monochloride Procedures \u003cbr\u003e3.9.4 Infrared Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e3.9.5 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e3.9.6 Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography \u003cbr\u003e3.10 Ethylene Glycol, 1,4-Butane Diol, Terephthalic Acid and Isophthalic Acid Repeat Units in Terylene \u003cbr\u003e3.11 Oxirane Rings \u003cbr\u003e3.12 Amino Groups \u003cbr\u003e3.13 Amido and Imido Groups \u003cbr\u003e3.13.1 Alkali Fusion Reaction Gas Chromatography \u003cbr\u003e3.14 Nitrile Groups \u003cbr\u003e3.14.1 Determination of Bound Nitrile Groups in Styrene – Acrylonitrile Copolymers \u003cbr\u003e3.15 Nitric Ester Groups \u003cbr\u003e3.16 Silicon Functions \u003cbr\u003eMethod 3.1 Determination of Hydroxyl Groups in Polyethylene Glycol. Silation – Spectrophotometry \u003cbr\u003eMethod 3.2 Determination of Hydroxyl Number of Glycerol-Alkylene Oxide Polyethers and Butane, 1,4-Diol Adipic Acid Polyesters. Direct Injection Enthalpimetry \u003cbr\u003eMethod 3.3 Determination of Primary and Secondary Hydroxyl Groups in Ethylene Oxide Tipped Glycerol-Propylene Oxide Condensates. \u003cbr\u003eMethod 3.4 Determination of Compositional Analysis of Methylmethacrylate - Methacrylic Acid Copolymers. Fourier Transform 13C-NMR Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003eMethod 3.5 Identification of Acrylic Acid and Methacrylic Acid in Acrylic Copolymers. Propylation - Pyrolysis - Gas Chromatography \u003cbr\u003eMethod 3.6 Determination of Amino Groups in Aromatic Polyamides, Polyimides and Polyamides-imides. Potassium Hydroxide Fusion Gas Chromatography \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e4.Monomer Ratios in Copolymers\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e4.1 Olefinic Copolymers \u003cbr\u003e4.1.1 Ethylene-propylene \u003cbr\u003e4.2 Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography \u003cbr\u003e4.2.1 Pyrolysis – Infrared Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e4.2.2 Ethylene – Butane-1 Copolymers \u003cbr\u003e4.2.3 Ethylene – Hexane-1 \u003cbr\u003e4.2.4 Other Olefin Polymers \u003cbr\u003e4.2.5 Ethylene – Vinyl Acetate Copolymers \u003cbr\u003e4.3 Vinyl Chloride Copolymers \u003cbr\u003e4.3.1 Vinyl Chloride – Vinyl Acetate \u003cbr\u003e4.3.2 Vinylidene Chloride – Vinyl Chloride \u003cbr\u003e4.4 Styrene Copolymers \u003cbr\u003e4.4.1 Styrene Acrylate and Styrene Methacrylate \u003cbr\u003e4.4.2 Styrene – Methacrylate and Styrene – Methyl Methacrylate Copolymers \u003cbr\u003e4.4.3 Styrene Acrylic Acid Copolymer NMR Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e4.4.4 Styrene Methacrylate Copolymers, NMR Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e4.4.5 Styrene-n-butyl Acrylate Copolymers \u003cbr\u003e4.4.6 Styrene Methacrylate Copolymers \u003cbr\u003e4.4.7 Miscellaneous Styrene Copolymers \u003cbr\u003e4.4.8 Vinyl Acetate – Methyl Acrylate NMR Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e4.5 Butadiene-based Polymers \u003cbr\u003e4.5.1 Styrene Butadiene and Polybutadiene \u003cbr\u003e4.6 Styrene-butadiene-acrylonitrile \u003cbr\u003e4.7 Vinylidene Chloride – Methacrylonitrile and Vinylidene Chloride Cyanovinylacetate Copolymers \u003cbr\u003e4.8 Acrylonitrile-cis (or Trans) Penta-1,3-diene \u003cbr\u003e4.9 Hexafluoropropylene – Vinylidene Fluoride \u003cbr\u003e4.9.1 19F-NMR \u003cbr\u003e4.9.2 Pyrolysis – Gas Chromatography \u003cbr\u003e4.10 Ethylene Glycol Terephthalic Acid, Ethylene Glycol Hydroxyl Benzoic Acid \u003cbr\u003e4.11 Ethylene Oxide Copolymers \u003cbr\u003e4.11.1 Ethylene Oxide – Propylene Oxide \u003cbr\u003e4.11.2 Ethylene Oxide – Polyacetal \u003cbr\u003e4.12 Maleic Anhydride Copolymers \u003cbr\u003e4.13 Acrylamide – Methacryloyl Oxyethyl Ammonium Chloride and Acrylamid – Acyloxyethyl Ammonium Chloride \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. Analysis of Homopolymers\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e5.1 Infrared Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e5.1.1 Determination of Low Concentrations of Methyl Groups in Polyethylene \u003cbr\u003e5.1.2 Bond Rupture in HDPE \u003cbr\u003e5.2 Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e5.2.1 Instrumentation \u003cbr\u003e5.3 Fourier Transform Raman Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e5.3.1 Theory \u003cbr\u003e5.3.2 Applications \u003cbr\u003e5.4 Mass Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e5.4.1 Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e5.4.2 Tandem Mass Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e5.4.3 Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption\/Ionisation Mass Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e5.4.4 Fourier Transform Ion Cyclotron Mass Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e5.4.5 Fast Atom Bombardment Mass Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e5.5 Gross Polarisation Magic Angle Spinning 13C and 15N \u003cbr\u003e5.5.1 Solid State Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e5.6 Gas Chromatography – Mass Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e5.7 Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e5.8 Electron Spin Resonance Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e5.9 Infrared Spectra \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. Analysis of Copolymers\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e6.1 Infrared Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e6.2 Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e6.3 Raman Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e6.4 Mass Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e6.4.1 Radio Frequency Glow Discharge Mass Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e6.4.2 Fast Atom Bombardment Mass Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e6.4.3 Laser Desorption – Ion Mobility Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e6.4.4 Gas Chromatography – Mass Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e6.4.5 Matrix-assisted Laser Desorption\/Ionisation (MALDI) Mass Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e6.5 NMR and Proton Magenetic Resonance Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e6.6 Pyrolysis Techniques \u003cbr\u003e6.7 Other Techniques \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e7.1 Bulk Polymer Structural Studies \u003cbr\u003e7.2 Adhesion Studies \u003cbr\u003e7.3 Carbon Black Studies \u003cbr\u003e7.4 Particle Identification \u003cbr\u003e7.5 Pyrolysis Studies \u003cbr\u003e7.6 Surface Studies \u003cbr\u003e7.7 Applications in Which Only XPS is Used \u003cbr\u003e7.8 Applications in Which Both XPS and ToF-SIMS are Used \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e8. Atomic Force Microscopy and Microthermal Analysis\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e8.1 Atomic Force Microscopy \u003cbr\u003e8.1.1 Polymer Characterisation Studies and Polymer Structure \u003cbr\u003e8.1.2 Morphology \u003cbr\u003e8.1.3 Surface Defects \u003cbr\u003e8.1.4 Adhesion Studies \u003cbr\u003e8.1.5 Polydispersivity \u003cbr\u003e8.1.6 Sub-surface Particle Studies \u003cbr\u003e8.1.7 Size of Nanostructures \u003cbr\u003e8.1.8 Visualisation of Molecular Chains \u003cbr\u003e8.1.9 Compositional Mapping \u003cbr\u003e8.1.10 Surface Roughness \u003cbr\u003e8.1.11 Microphase Separation \u003cbr\u003e8.1.12 Phase Transition \u003cbr\u003e8.1.13 Shrinkage \u003cbr\u003e8.2 Microthermal Analysis \u003cbr\u003e8.2.1 Morphology \u003cbr\u003e8.2.2 Topography \u003cbr\u003e8.2.3 Glass Transition \u003cbr\u003e8.2.4 Depth Profiling Studies \u003cbr\u003e8.2.5 Phase Separation Studies \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e9. Multiple Technique Polymer Studies\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e9.1 FTIR – Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e9.2 Other Technique Combinations \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e10. Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy Dispersive Analysis Using X-rays\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppendix 1. Instument Suppliers \u003cbr\u003eAppendix 2. Suppliers of Flammability Properties Instruments \u003cbr\u003eAppendix 3. 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The techniques available for composition determination of homopolymers and copolymers and other recent modern techniques such as X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy, microthermal analysis and scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive analysis using X-rays are also included. The structure and microstructure of polymers, copolymers and rubbers are dealt with in Volume 2. More detailed aspects, such as sequencing of monomer units in copolymers, end-group analysis, tacticity and stereochemical determinations, are also dealt with in this subsequent volume. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book gives an up-to-date and thorough exposition of the state-of-the-art theories and availability of instrumentation needed to effect chemical and physical analysis of polymers. This is supported by approximately 1200 references. The book should be of great interest to all those engaged in the subject in the industry, university research.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\nPreface \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Determination of Metals\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e1.1 Destructive Techniques \u003cbr\u003e1.1.1 Atomic Absorption Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e1.1.2 Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e1.1.3 Atom Trapping Technique \u003cbr\u003e1.1.4 Vapour Generation Atomic Absorption Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e1.1.5 Zeeman Atomic Absorption Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e1.1.6 Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e1.1.7 Hybrid Inductively Coupled Plasma Techniques \u003cbr\u003e1.1.8 Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry–Mass Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e1.1.9 Pre-concentration Atomic Absorption Spectrometry Techniques \u003cbr\u003e1.1.10 Microprocessors \u003cbr\u003e1.1.11 Autosamplers \u003cbr\u003e1.1.12 Applications: Atomic Absorption Spectrometric Determination of Metals \u003cbr\u003e1.1.13 Visible and UV Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e1.1.14 Polarography and Voltammetry \u003cbr\u003e1.1.15 Ion Chromatography \u003cbr\u003e1.2 Non-destructive Methods \u003cbr\u003e1.2.1 X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e1.2.2 Neutron Activation Analysis \u003cbr\u003eMethod 1.1 Determination of Traces of Cadmium, Chromium, Copper, Iron, Lead, Manganese, Nickel, and Zinc in Polymers. Ashing – Atomic Absorption Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003eMethod 1.2 Determination of Traces of Arsenic in Acrylic Fibres Containing Antimony Trioxide Fire Retardant Agent. Acid Digestion, Atomic Absorption Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003eMethod 1.3 Determination of Vanadium Catalyst Residues in Ethylene-propylene Rubber. Ashing – spectrophotometric Procedure \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Determination of Non-metallic Elements\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e2.1 Halogens \u003cbr\u003e2.1.1 Combustion Methods \u003cbr\u003e2.1.2 Oxygen Flask Combustion \u003cbr\u003e2.1.3 Alkali Fusion Methods \u003cbr\u003e2.1.4 Physical Methods for Determining Halogens \u003cbr\u003e2.2 Sulfur \u003cbr\u003e2.2.1 Combustion Methods \u003cbr\u003e2.2.2 Sodium Peroxide Fusion \u003cbr\u003e2.2.3 Oxygen Flask Combustion \u003cbr\u003e2.3 Phosphorus \u003cbr\u003e2.3.1 Acid Digestion \u003cbr\u003e2.3.2 Oxygen Flask Combustion \u003cbr\u003e2.4 Nitrogen \u003cbr\u003e2.4.1 Combustion Methods \u003cbr\u003e2.4.2 Acid Digestion \u003cbr\u003e2.4.3 Physical Method for the Determination of Total Nitrogen \u003cbr\u003e2.5 Silica \u003cbr\u003e2.6 Boron \u003cbr\u003e2.7 Total Organic Carbon \u003cbr\u003e2.8 Total Sulfur\/Total Halogen \u003cbr\u003e2.9 Nitrogen, Carbon, and Sulfur \u003cbr\u003e2.10 Carbon, Hydrogen, and Nitrogen \u003cbr\u003e2.11 Oxygen Flask Combustion: Ion Chromatography \u003cbr\u003e2.12 X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e2.13 Thermogravimetric Analysis \u003cbr\u003eMethod 2.1 Determination of Chlorine in Polymers Containing Chloride and Sulfur and\/or Phosphorus and\/or Fluorine. Oxygen Flask Combustion – Mercurimetric Titration \u003cbr\u003eMethod 2.2 Determination of Chlorine in Chlorobutyl and Other Chlorine Containing Polymers. Oxygen Flask Combustion – Turbidimetry \u003cbr\u003eMethod 2.3 Determination of Up to 80% Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine in Polymers. Oxygen Flask Combustion – Titration \u003cbr\u003eMethod 2.4 Determination of Fluorine in Fluorinated Polymers. Oxygen Flask Combustion - Spectrophotometric Procedure \u003cbr\u003eMethod 2.5 Determination of Traces of Chlorine in Polyalkenes and Polyalkene Copolymers. Sodium Carbonate Fusion – Titration Procedure \u003cbr\u003eMethod 2.6 Determination of Macro-amounts of Sulfur in Polymers. Sodium Peroxide Fusion - Titration Procedure \u003cbr\u003eMethod 2.7 Determination of Sulfur in Polymers. Oxygen Flask Combustion – Titration Procedure \u003cbr\u003eMethod 2.8 Determination of Sulfur in Polymers. Oxygen Flask Combustion – Photometric Titration Procedure \u003cbr\u003eMethod 2.9 Micro Determination of Phosphorus in Polymers. Acid Digestion – Spectrophotometric Method \u003cbr\u003eMethod 2.10 Determination of Low Levels of Phosphorus in Polymers. Oxygen Flask Combustion – Spectrophotometric Method \u003cbr\u003eMethod 2.11 Determination of 2-13% Phosphorus in Polymers. Oxygen Flask Combustion – Spectrophotometric Method \u003cbr\u003eMethod 2.12 Determination of Between 0.002% and 75% Organic Nitrogen in Polymers. Kjeldahl Digestion – Spectrometric Indophenol Blue Method \u003cbr\u003eMethod 2.13 Determination of 1 to 90% Organic Nitrogen in Polymers. Kjeldahl Digestion – Boric Acid Titration Method \u003cbr\u003eMethod 2.14 Qualitative Detection of Elements in Polymers. Oxygen Flask Combustion \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Determination of Functional Groups in Polymers\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e3.1 Hydroxy Groups \u003cbr\u003e3.1.1 Acetylation and Phthalation Procedures \u003cbr\u003e3.1.2 Spectrophotometric Methods \u003cbr\u003e3.1.3 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e3.1.4 Infrared Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e3.1.5 Direct Injection Enthalpimetry \u003cbr\u003e3.1.6 Kinetic Method – Primary and Secondary Hydroxyl Groups \u003cbr\u003e3.1.7 Miscellaneous Techniques \u003cbr\u003e3.2 Carboxyl Groups \u003cbr\u003e3.2.1 Titration Method \u003cbr\u003e3.2.2 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e3.2.3 Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography – Mass Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e3.2.4 Infrared Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e3.2.5 Miscellaneous \u003cbr\u003e3.3 Carbonyl Groups \u003cbr\u003e3.4 Ester Groups \u003cbr\u003e3.4.1 Saponification Methods \u003cbr\u003e3.4.2 Zeisel Hydriodic Acid Reduction Methods \u003cbr\u003e3.4.3 Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography \u003cbr\u003e3.4.4 Infrared Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e3.4.5 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e3.4.6 Gas Chromatography \u003cbr\u003e3.4.7 Isotope Dilution Method \u003cbr\u003e3.6 Alkoxy Groups \u003cbr\u003e3.6.1 Infrared Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e3.6.2 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e3.6.3 Miscellaneous Methods \u003cbr\u003e3.7 Oxyalkylene Groups \u003cbr\u003e3.7.1 Cleavage – Gas Chromatography \u003cbr\u003e3.7.2 Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography \u003cbr\u003e3.7.3 Infrared Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e3.7.4 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e3.8 Anhydride Groups \u003cbr\u003e3.9 Total Unsaturation \u003cbr\u003e3.9.1 Hydrogenation Methods \u003cbr\u003e3.9.2 Halogenation Methods \u003cbr\u003e3.9.3 Iodine Monochloride Procedures \u003cbr\u003e3.9.4 Infrared Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e3.9.5 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e3.9.6 Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography \u003cbr\u003e3.10 Ethylene Glycol, 1,4-Butane Diol, Terephthalic Acid and Isophthalic Acid Repeat Units in Terylene \u003cbr\u003e3.11 Oxirane Rings \u003cbr\u003e3.12 Amino Groups \u003cbr\u003e3.13 Amido and Imido Groups \u003cbr\u003e3.13.1 Alkali Fusion Reaction Gas Chromatography \u003cbr\u003e3.14 Nitrile Groups \u003cbr\u003e3.14.1 Determination of Bound Nitrile Groups in Styrene – Acrylonitrile Copolymers \u003cbr\u003e3.15 Nitric Ester Groups \u003cbr\u003e3.16 Silicon Functions \u003cbr\u003eMethod 3.1 Determination of Hydroxyl Groups in Polyethylene Glycol. Silation – Spectrophotometry \u003cbr\u003eMethod 3.2 Determination of Hydroxyl Number of Glycerol-Alkylene Oxide Polyethers and Butane, 1,4-Diol Adipic Acid Polyesters. Direct Injection Enthalpimetry \u003cbr\u003eMethod 3.3 Determination of Primary and Secondary Hydroxyl Groups in Ethylene Oxide Tipped Glycerol-Propylene Oxide Condensates. \u003cbr\u003eMethod 3.4 Determination of Compositional Analysis of Methylmethacrylate - Methacrylic Acid Copolymers. Fourier Transform 13C-NMR Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003eMethod 3.5 Identification of Acrylic Acid and Methacrylic Acid in Acrylic Copolymers. Propylation - Pyrolysis - Gas Chromatography \u003cbr\u003eMethod 3.6 Determination of Amino Groups in Aromatic Polyamides, Polyimides and Polyamides-imides. Potassium Hydroxide Fusion Gas Chromatography \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e4.Monomer Ratios in Copolymers\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e4.1 Olefinic Copolymers \u003cbr\u003e4.1.1 Ethylene-propylene \u003cbr\u003e4.2 Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography \u003cbr\u003e4.2.1 Pyrolysis – Infrared Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e4.2.2 Ethylene – Butane-1 Copolymers \u003cbr\u003e4.2.3 Ethylene – Hexane-1 \u003cbr\u003e4.2.4 Other Olefin Polymers \u003cbr\u003e4.2.5 Ethylene – Vinyl Acetate Copolymers \u003cbr\u003e4.3 Vinyl Chloride Copolymers \u003cbr\u003e4.3.1 Vinyl Chloride – Vinyl Acetate \u003cbr\u003e4.3.2 Vinylidene Chloride – Vinyl Chloride \u003cbr\u003e4.4 Styrene Copolymers \u003cbr\u003e4.4.1 Styrene Acrylate and Styrene Methacrylate \u003cbr\u003e4.4.2 Styrene – Methacrylate and Styrene – Methyl Methacrylate Copolymers \u003cbr\u003e4.4.3 Styrene Acrylic Acid Copolymer NMR Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e4.4.4 Styrene Methacrylate Copolymers, NMR Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e4.4.5 Styrene-n-butyl Acrylate Copolymers \u003cbr\u003e4.4.6 Styrene Methacrylate Copolymers \u003cbr\u003e4.4.7 Miscellaneous Styrene Copolymers \u003cbr\u003e4.4.8 Vinyl Acetate – Methyl Acrylate NMR Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e4.5 Butadiene-based Polymers \u003cbr\u003e4.5.1 Styrene Butadiene and Polybutadiene \u003cbr\u003e4.6 Styrene-butadiene-acrylonitrile \u003cbr\u003e4.7 Vinylidene Chloride – Methacrylonitrile and Vinylidene Chloride Cyanovinylacetate Copolymers \u003cbr\u003e4.8 Acrylonitrile-cis (or Trans) Penta-1,3-diene \u003cbr\u003e4.9 Hexafluoropropylene – Vinylidene Fluoride \u003cbr\u003e4.9.1 19F-NMR \u003cbr\u003e4.9.2 Pyrolysis – Gas Chromatography \u003cbr\u003e4.10 Ethylene Glycol Terephthalic Acid, Ethylene Glycol Hydroxyl Benzoic Acid \u003cbr\u003e4.11 Ethylene Oxide Copolymers \u003cbr\u003e4.11.1 Ethylene Oxide – Propylene Oxide \u003cbr\u003e4.11.2 Ethylene Oxide – Polyacetal \u003cbr\u003e4.12 Maleic Anhydride Copolymers \u003cbr\u003e4.13 Acrylamide – Methacryloyl Oxyethyl Ammonium Chloride and Acrylamid – Acyloxyethyl Ammonium Chloride \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. Analysis of Homopolymers\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e5.1 Infrared Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e5.1.1 Determination of Low Concentrations of Methyl Groups in Polyethylene \u003cbr\u003e5.1.2 Bond Rupture in HDPE \u003cbr\u003e5.2 Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e5.2.1 Instrumentation \u003cbr\u003e5.3 Fourier Transform Raman Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e5.3.1 Theory \u003cbr\u003e5.3.2 Applications \u003cbr\u003e5.4 Mass Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e5.4.1 Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e5.4.2 Tandem Mass Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e5.4.3 Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption\/Ionisation Mass Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e5.4.4 Fourier Transform Ion Cyclotron Mass Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e5.4.5 Fast Atom Bombardment Mass Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e5.5 Gross Polarisation Magic Angle Spinning 13C and 15N \u003cbr\u003e5.5.1 Solid State Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e5.6 Gas Chromatography – Mass Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e5.7 Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e5.8 Electron Spin Resonance Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e5.9 Infrared Spectra \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. Analysis of Copolymers\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e6.1 Infrared Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e6.2 Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e6.3 Raman Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e6.4 Mass Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e6.4.1 Radio Frequency Glow Discharge Mass Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e6.4.2 Fast Atom Bombardment Mass Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e6.4.3 Laser Desorption – Ion Mobility Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e6.4.4 Gas Chromatography – Mass Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e6.4.5 Matrix-assisted Laser Desorption\/Ionisation (MALDI) Mass Spectrometry \u003cbr\u003e6.5 NMR and Proton Magenetic Resonance Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e6.6 Pyrolysis Techniques \u003cbr\u003e6.7 Other Techniques \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e7.1 Bulk Polymer Structural Studies \u003cbr\u003e7.2 Adhesion Studies \u003cbr\u003e7.3 Carbon Black Studies \u003cbr\u003e7.4 Particle Identification \u003cbr\u003e7.5 Pyrolysis Studies \u003cbr\u003e7.6 Surface Studies \u003cbr\u003e7.7 Applications in Which Only XPS is Used \u003cbr\u003e7.8 Applications in Which Both XPS and ToF-SIMS are Used \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e8. Atomic Force Microscopy and Microthermal Analysis\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e8.1 Atomic Force Microscopy \u003cbr\u003e8.1.1 Polymer Characterisation Studies and Polymer Structure \u003cbr\u003e8.1.2 Morphology \u003cbr\u003e8.1.3 Surface Defects \u003cbr\u003e8.1.4 Adhesion Studies \u003cbr\u003e8.1.5 Polydispersivity \u003cbr\u003e8.1.6 Sub-surface Particle Studies \u003cbr\u003e8.1.7 Size of Nanostructures \u003cbr\u003e8.1.8 Visualisation of Molecular Chains \u003cbr\u003e8.1.9 Compositional Mapping \u003cbr\u003e8.1.10 Surface Roughness \u003cbr\u003e8.1.11 Microphase Separation \u003cbr\u003e8.1.12 Phase Transition \u003cbr\u003e8.1.13 Shrinkage \u003cbr\u003e8.2 Microthermal Analysis \u003cbr\u003e8.2.1 Morphology \u003cbr\u003e8.2.2 Topography \u003cbr\u003e8.2.3 Glass Transition \u003cbr\u003e8.2.4 Depth Profiling Studies \u003cbr\u003e8.2.5 Phase Separation Studies \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e9. Multiple Technique Polymer Studies\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e9.1 FTIR – Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy \u003cbr\u003e9.2 Other Technique Combinations \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e10. Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy Dispersive Analysis Using X-rays\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppendix 1. Instument Suppliers \u003cbr\u003eAppendix 2. Suppliers of Flammability Properties Instruments \u003cbr\u003eAppendix 3. Address of Suppliers \u003cbr\u003eAbbreviations \u003cbr\u003eSubject Index\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e"}