Thermal analysis of polymers : fundamentals and applications /

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Imprint:Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley, c2009.
Description:x, 688 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Language:English
Subject:Polymers -- Analysis.
Thermal analysis.
Polymers -- Analysis.
Thermal analysis.
Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/7703743
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Other authors / contributors:Menczel, Joseph D.
Prime, R. Bruce.
ISBN:9780471769170 (cloth)
0471769177 (cloth)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • 2.7. Phase Transitions in Amorphous and Crystalline Polymers
  • 2.8. Fibers
  • 2.9. Films
  • 2.10. Thermosets
  • 2.11. Differential Photocalorimetry (DPC)
  • 2.12. Fast-Scan DSC
  • 2.13. Modulated Temperature Differential Scanning Calorimetry (MTDSC)
  • 2.14. How to Perform DSC Measurements
  • 2.15. Instrumentation
  • Appendix
  • 1. Introduction
  • Abbreviations
  • References
  • 3. Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
  • 3.1. Introduction
  • 3.2. Background Principles and Measurement Modes
  • 3.3. Calibration and Reference Materials
  • 3.4. Measurements and Analyses
  • 3.5. Kinetics
  • 3.6. Selected Applications
  • 3.7. Instrumentation
  • 2. Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
  • Appendix
  • Abbreviations
  • References
  • 4. Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA) and Thermodilatometry (TD)
  • 4.1. Introduction
  • 4.2. Principles and Theory
  • 4.3. Instrumental
  • 4.4. Calibration
  • 4.5. How to Perform a TMA Experiment
  • 4.6. Key Applications
  • 2.1. Introduction
  • 4.7. Selected Industrial Applications (with Details of Experimental Conditions)
  • Appendix
  • Abbreviations
  • References
  • 5. Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)
  • 5.1. Introduction
  • 5.2. Characterization of Viscoelastic Behavior
  • 5.3. The Relationship between Time, Temperature, and Frequency
  • 5.4. Applications of Dynamic Mechanical Analysis
  • 5.5. Examples of DMA Characterization for Thermoplastics
  • 2.2. Elements of Thermodynamics in DSC
  • 5.6. Characteristics of Fibers and Thin Films
  • 5.7. DMA Characterization of Crosslinked Polymers
  • 5.8. Practical Aspects of Conducting DMA Experiments
  • 5.9. Commercial DMA Instrumentation
  • Appendix
  • Abbreviations
  • References
  • 6. Dielectric Analysis (DEA)
  • 6.1. Introduction
  • 6.2. Theory and Background of Dielectric Analysis
  • 2.3. The Basics of Differential Scanning Calorimetry
  • 6.3. Dielectric Techniques
  • 6.4. Performing Dielectric Experiments
  • 6.5. Typical Measurements on Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA)
  • 6.6. Dielectric Analysis of Thermoplastics
  • 6.7. Dielectric Analysis of Thermosets
  • 6.8. Instrumentation
  • Appendix
  • Abbreviations
  • References
  • 7. Micro- And Nanoscale Local Thermal Analysis
  • 2.4. Purity Determination of Low-Molecular-Mass Compounds by DSC
  • 7.1. Introduction
  • 7.2. The Atomic Force Microscope
  • 7.3. Scanning Thermal Microscopy
  • 7.4. Thermal Probe Design and Spatial Resolution
  • 7.5. Measuring Thermal Conductivity and Thermal Force-Distance Curves
  • 7.6. Local Thermal Analysis
  • 7.7. Performing a Micro/Nanoscale Thermal Analysis Experiment
  • 7.8. Examples of Micro/Nanoscale Thermal Analysis Applications
  • 7.9. Overview of Local Thermal Analysis
  • Abbreviation
  • 2.5. Calibration of Differential Scanning Calorimeters
  • References
  • Index
  • 2.6. Measurement of Heat Capacity