Thermoplastic and Rubber Compounds

This book describes the composition of all major types of polymer compounds, both thermoplastics as well as rubbers. It describes the intended effects of various additives and the complexity of their, sometimes unintended, interactions. Contents:Polymer-Particle Filler SystemsPolymer Solutions and Swollen VulcanizatesPolymer Additive Binary SystemsBinary Polymer BlendsTernary Systems: Polymer Blends Plus Solvent Additives and Compatibilizing AgentsPolymer-Filler-Additive CompoundsMulticomponent CompoundsMixing Machinery