The Physics of Glassy Polymers

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xv

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2. Introduction

   • R. N. Haward

   Pages 1-53

3. The Thermodynamics of the Glassy State

   • G. Rehage, W. Borchard

   Pages 54-107

4. X-Ray Diffraction Studies of the Structure of Amorphous Polymers

   • J. R. Fitzpatrick, Bryan Ellis

   Pages 108-152

5. Relaxation Processes in Amorphous Polymers

   • G. E. Roberts, E. F. T. White

   Pages 153-222

6. Creep in Glassy Polymers

   • S. Turner

   Pages 223-278

7. The Yield Behaviour of Glassy Polymers

   • P. B. Bowden

   Pages 279-339

8. The Post-Yield Behaviour of Amorphous Plastics

   • R. N. Haward

   Pages 340-393

9. Cracking and Crazing in Polymeric Glasses

   • E. H. Andrews

   Pages 394-453

10. Rubber Reinforced Thermoplastics

    • J. Mann, G. R. Williamson

    Pages 454-503

11. The Diffusion and Sorption of Gases and Vapours in Glassy Polymers

    • H. B. Hopfenberg, V. Stannett

    Pages 504-547

12. The Morphology of Regular Block Copolymers

    • M. J. Folkes, A. Keller

    Pages 548-598

13. Back Matter

    Pages 599-620

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This work sets out to provide an up-to-date account of the physical properties and structure of polymers in the glassy state. Properties measured above the glass transition temperature are therefore included only in so far as is necessary for the treatment of the glass transition process. This approach to the subject therefore excludes any detailed account of rubber elasticity or melt rheology or of the structure and conformation of the long chain molecule in solution, although knowledge derived from this field is assumed where required. Major emphasis is placed on structural and mechanical properties, although a number of other physical properties are included. Naturally the different authors contributing to the book write mainly from their own particular points of view and where there are several widely accepted theoretical approaches to a subject, these are sometimes provided in different chapters which will necessarily overlap to a significant extent. For example, the main theoretical presentation on the subject of glass transition is given in Chapter 1. This is supplemented by accounts of the free volume theory in Chapter 3 and in the Introduction, and a short account of the work of Gibbs and DiMarzio, also in Chapter 3. Similarly, there is material on solvent cracking in Chapters 7 and 9, though the two workers approach the subject from opposite directions. Every effort has therefore been made to encourage cross-referencing between different chapters.

• Acrylnitril-Butadien-Styrol-Polymerisate
• Copolymer
• Polymethylmethacrylat
• Siliconharzmasse
• Styrol-Acrylnitril-Copolymerisat
• Terpolymer
• crystallization
• elasticity
• glass
• glass transition
• mechanical properties
• mechanical property
• polymer
• polyvinyl chloride
• rheology

• Department of Chemistry, University of Birmingham, UK

  R. N. Haward

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