Description
(Short description)
This book presents a comprehensive overview of the durability of coatings and plastics, e.g., their chemical, photooxidation, moisture, heat, and solvent resistance. The scope ranges from predicting the service life performance of coatings and plastics to actual quantification of mechanical and physical manifestations of degradation. Stabilization mechanisms such as the role of pigments and light stabilizers are discussed as are the influence of processing conditions on residual stress and adhesion.
This book will serve as an authoritative guide for practitioners in the plastics arena for use in material selection. Plastics are an increasing part of our way-of-life, and those who learn to properly utilize plastics, from concept design through end-of-life recycling, will gain a competitive advantage in the global marketplace.
(Table of content)
From the contents:
Durability in Coated Plastics
Service-Life Prediction
Stabilizer Materials
Stabilization of Plastics
Stabilization of Coatings
Role of Stress on Durability
Stabilization of Mold-in-Color Plastics
Role of Plastic Molding on Stress Generation
Weathering Test Methodology
Plastic/Coating Adhesion Durability
