Polyvinyl Fluoride
Technology and Applications of PVF
By- Sina Ebnesajjad, Fluoroconsultants Group, Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, U.S.A; formerly DuPont
The commercial PVF film Tedlar® was first trademarked by DuPont 50 years ago. Since that time it has established itself as a polymer with excellent resistance to sunlight degradation (UV resistance), thermal stability, chemical attack, water absorption, and solvents. These properties, together with a high solar energy transmittance rate, have led to it becoming established worldwide as the number one choice for the backsheets of photovoltaic solar panels, and a fire-retardent coating used in aircraft.
This book is the first and only handbook that describes polyvinyl fluoride preparation, technology, processing, fabrication and applications - making it essential reading for engineers and scientists working in industry sectors where PVF is utilized.
Audience
Design engineers, manufacturing engineers
Hardbound, 400 Pages
Published: December 2012
Imprint: William Andrew
ISBN: 978-1-4557-7885-0
Contents
Preface
PART I Monomer and Polymer Preparation
1. Introduction and History
2. Production and Market Statistics3. Preparation of Vinyl Fluoride
4. Manufacturing and Finishing of Polyvinyl Fluoride (PVF)PART II Manufacture of Films and Coatings
5. Manufacturing of Oriented PVF Films6. Manufacturing of Unoriented PVF Films
7. Manufacturing of PVF Coatings8. Commercial PVF Products
9. Properties of PVF Films10. Surface Treatment of PVF Films for Adhesion
PART III APPLICATIONS11. Adhesives, Heat Sealing and Lamination
12. Thermoforming PVF Laminates13. Release Applications
14. Applications in Transportation15. Construction and Architectural Applications
16. Photovoltaic Applications17. Other Applications
PART III COMPLIANCE AND ECONOMICS18. Safety, Environment, Health and Compliance with Regulations
19. EconomicsAPPENDICES
