Characterization and Analysis of Polymers

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• Introduction. 1. Characterization of Polymers.2. Test Methods.Composition, Molar Mass and Molar Mass Distribution.3. Molecular Weight Determination.4. Infrared Spectroscopy.5. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance.6. Mass Spectrometry.7. Laser Light Scattering.8. Chromatography, Size Exclusion.9. Chromatography, HPLC.Structure and Morphology.10. Morphology.11. Surface Analysis.12. Fractography.13. Nondestructive Testing.14. X-ray Microscopy.15. Atomic Force Microscopy.16. Scanning Force Microscopy.17. Neutron Scattering.18. Vibrational Spectroscopy.19. Microscopy.Molecular Organization and Dynamics.20. Dynamic Mechanical Analysis.21. Rheological Measurements.22. Crystallinity Determination.23. Micromechanical Properties.24. Thermal Analysis of Polymers.25. Dielectric Relaxation.26. Electron Spin Resonance.

"The entire book is an outstanding resource for theoretical understanding and practical usefulness of commonly used testing methods and techniques for the characterization of polymers. It is loaded with many useful graphs, tables, and theory for each test technique. Anyone interested in characterizing polymers will find this book to be an excellent resource and will frequently refer to it for guidance on selecting and properly performing analysis methods. It is well worth the investment." (IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, March/April 2009) "[A] distinguished collection of articles ... .The editors wanted to provide a reliable resource for scientists and a book that serves as a valuable addition to libraries in industry and academia. I think that was well accomplished." (Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, June 2008)"The editors wanted to provide a reliable resource for scientists … I think that was well accomplished." (Macromol. Chem. Phys., 2008, 209, 1515)