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Melt Rheology and its Applications in the Plastics Industry

  • Completely updated version of standard work in this field
  • Emphasis on practical applications
  • Includes extensive references
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Engineering Materials and Processes (EMP)

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
  2. Introduction to Rheology

    • John M. Dealy, Jian Wang
    Pages 1-18
  3. Viscosity and Normal Stress Differences

    • John M. Dealy, Jian Wang
    Pages 19-47
  4. Linear Viscoelasticity

    • John M. Dealy, Jian Wang
    Pages 49-89
  5. Nonlinear Viscoelasticity: Phenomena

    • John M. Dealy, Jian Wang
    Pages 91-113
  6. Nonlinear Viscoelasticity: Models

    • John M. Dealy, Jian Wang
    Pages 115-137
  7. Measurement Techniques

    • John M. Dealy, Jian Wang
    Pages 139-179
  8. Rheology and Molecular Structure

    • John M. Dealy, Jian Wang
    Pages 181-204
  9. Role of Rheology in Melt Processing

    • John M. Dealy, Jian Wang
    Pages 205-260
  10. Back Matter

    Pages 261-282

About this book

This is the second edition of Melt Rheology and its Role in Plastics Processing, although the title has changed to reflect its broadened scope. Advances in the recent years in rheometer technology and polymer science have greatly enhanced the usefulness of rheology in the plastics industry. It is now possible to design polymers having specific molecular structures and to predict the flow properties of melts having those structures. In addition, rheological properties now provide more precise information about molecular structure.

This book provides all the information that is needed for the intelligent application of rheology in the development of new polymers, the determination of molecular structure and the correlation of processability with laboratory test data. Theory and equations are limited to what is essential for the use of rheology in the characterization of polymers, the development of new plastics materials and the prediction of plastics processing behavior. The emphasis is on information that will be of direct use to practitioners. Extensive references are provided for those wishing to pursue certain issues in greater depth.

While the primary audience is applied polymer scientists and plastics engineers, the book will also be of use to postgraduate students in polymer science and engineering and as a text for a graduate course.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Montreal, Canada

    John M. Dealy

  • Freeport, USA

    Jian Wang

Bibliographic Information

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eBook USD 109.00
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  • Read on any device
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Softcover Book USD 139.99
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 199.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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