Physical Properties of Polymers

This thoroughly revised and updated third edition is written by seven well-known authorities in the polymer science community. Each author contributes a chapter which reflects his own interests and expertise in the physical states and associated properties of polymers. Second Edition published by the American Chemical Society Hb (1993): 0-841-22505-2

The third edition of this well known textbook discusses the diverse physical states and associated properties of polymeric materials. The contents of the book have been conveniently divided into two general parts, 'Physical States of Polymers' and 'Characterization Techniques'. Written by seven of the leading figures in the polymer science community, this third edition has been thoroughly updated and expanded. As in the second edition, all of the chapters contain general introductory material and comprehensive literature citations designed to give newcomers to the field an appreciation of the subject and how it fits into the general context of polymer science. Containing numerous problem sets and worked examples this third edition provides enough core material for a one semester survey course at the advanced undergraduate or graduate level.

1. The rubber elastic state; 2. The glassy state and the glass transition; 3. Viscoelasticity and flow in polymer melts and concentrated solutions; 4. The crystalline state; 5. The mesomorphic state; 6. Spectroscopic characterization of polymers; 7. Scattering techniques.

Polymer science is a rapidly developing branch of modern materials chemistry. This book is a thoroughly revised and up-dated third edition of a well established textbook. Containing numerous problem sets and worked examples it will be of primary interest to graduate students and researchers studying all aspects of polymeric materials.