Full Description
Describing all classes of polymeric foams, including their chemistry, synthesis, commercial production methods, properties, and applications, this handbook is designed to support engineers in their effort to develop practical solutions for industrial design and manufacturing challenges.
Since the publication of the previous edition of this book over a decade ago, many of the industry's most pressing problems, including environmentally acceptable blowing agents, combustibility, and solid waste disposal, have been addressed and significant progress has been made. The new edition addresses these developments and also presents several new classes of foam brought to industrial application in recent years.
Contents
Fundamentals of Foam Formation
Cellular Structure and Properties of Foamed Polymers
Flexible Polyurethane Foams
Rigid Polyurethane Foams
Polyisocyanurate Foams
RIM and RRIM Foams
Polystyrene and Structural Foams
Polyolefin Foams
PVC Foams
Epoxy Foams
Latex Foams
Silicone Foams
Fluoropolymer Foams
Wood Composite Foams
Phenolic Foams
Flame Retardancy of Polymeric Foams
Syntactic Polymer Foams
Blowing Agents for Polymer Foams.
