Science and Technology of Rubber
Free Global Shipping
No minimum orderDescription
Science and Technology of Rubber covers the most important aspects of rubber science and technology, from synthesis and structure to elasticity and flow, blending, filling, and cross-linking. Polymerization and copolymerization, the rheological behavior of unvulcanized rubber, vulcanization, reinforcement of elastomers by particulate fillers, and the chemical modification of polymers are also discussed. This book is comprised of 14 chapters; the first ten of which take the reader from an introduction through synthesis characterization, mechanical behavior, and flow to the major processing steps of filling, compounding, and vulcanization and to the theories and measurement of elastomeric performance, leaning strongly on the ""materials"" approach. The next three chapters deal with blended, modified, and thermoplastic elastomers, touching on topics such as polymer esterification, etherification, hydrolysis, and hydrogenation as well as the influence of blending on the properties of elastomer/plastic blends, especially impact strength and crack resistance. The book concludes with a chapter on tire manufacture and engineering, with emphasis on the geometric, structural, and chemical aspects of tire. This book will be of vital interest to students, practitioners, and research and development managers, as well as to anyone interested in the unusual chemistry and physics and the outstanding properties and usefulness of elastomers.
Table of Contents
List of Contributors
Preface
Chapter 1 Rubber Elasticity: Basic Concepts and Behavior
I. Introduction
II. Elasticity of a Single Molecule
III. Elasticity of a Three-Dimensional Network of Polymer Molecules
IV. Comparison with Experiment
V. Continuum Theory of Rubber Elasticity
VI. Second-Order Stresses
VII. Elastic Behavior under Small Deformations
VIII. Some Unsolved Problems in Rubber Elasticity
References
Chapter 2 Polymerization
I. Introduction
II. Classification of Polymerization Reactions and Kinetic Considerations
III. Functional Group Polymerization
IV. Chain Addition Polymerization by Free Radical Mechanism
V. Emulsion Polymerization
VI. Copolymerization
VII. Addition Polymerization by Cationic Mechanism
VIII. Addition Polymerization by Anionic Mechanism
IX. Stereospecific Polymerization and Copolymerization by Coordination Catalysts
X. Graft and Block Copolymerization
References
Chapter 3 Structure Characterization in the Science and Technology of Elastomers
Introduction
I. Chemical Composition and Repeat Unit Structure (Table I)
II. Compositional and Sequence Distribution of Copolymers; Additives (Tables IIA, IIB)
III. Molecular Weight and Its Distribution (MWD); Branching; Gel (Tables III)
IV. Rubber-Glass and Other Secondary Transitions (Table IV)
V. Crystallinity (Table V)
VI. Morphology (Table VI)
General References
Chapter 4 The Molecular and Phenomenological Basis of Rubberlike Elasticity
I. Introduction
II. Statistics of a Polymer Chain
III. Rubberlike Elasticity of a Polymer Network
IV. Applications of Rubberlike Elasticity Theories
References
Chapter 5 Dynamic Mechanical Properties
I. Introduction
II. Definitions of Dynamic Mechanical Properties and Viscoelastic Functions
III. Zones of Dynamic Viscoelastic Behavior and Their Qualitative Molecular Interpretation
IV. The Transition Zone
V. The Plateau Zone
VI. Practical Aspects of Dynamic Properties
VII. Dynamic Properties in Large Deformations
VIII. Experimental Methods and Apparatus for Measurements and Tests
References
Chapter 6 Rheological Behavior of Unvulcanized Rubber
I. Introduction and Historical Background
II. Basic Concepts
III. Rheological Measurements
IV. Molecular Structure and Rheological Properties of Uncompounded Elastomers
V. Flow of Blends and Compounds
VI. Rheological Applications to Processing
References
Chapter 7 Vulcanization
I. General Considerations
II. Sulfur Vulcanization
III. Accelerated Sulfur Vulcanization
IV. Vulcanization by Phenolic Resins, Quinone Derivatives, or Maleimides
V. Vulcanization by Metal Oxides
VI. Vulcanization by Peroxides
VII. Cross-Linking by Chain Extension Reactions
VIII. Thermoplastic Elastomers
References
Chapter 8 Reinforcement of Elastomers by Particulate Fillers
I. Introduction
II. Carbon Black
III. Filler Morphology and Its Characterization
IV. Physical and Chemical Interactions at the Filler Surface
V. The State of the Filler in the Rubber Mix
VI. The State of the Rubber in the Filled Composite
VII. Properties of Unvulcanized Rubber-Filler Mixes
VIII. Mechanical Behavior of Filled Rubber Vulcanizates at Small and Moderate Strains
IX. Large Deformation Behavior
X. Failure Properties
References
Chapter 9 The Rubber Compound and Its Composition
I. Introduction
II. Selection of Ingredients
III. Compounding Costs
IV. Mixing
V. Resistance to Aging
VI. Summary
References
Chapter 10 Strength of Elastomers
I. Introduction
II. Initiation of Fracture
III. Crack Propagation
IV. Tensile Rupture
V. Abrasive Wear
References
Chapter 11 The Chemical Modification of Polymers
I. Introduction
II. Esterification, Etherification, and Hydrolysis of Polymers
III. The Hydrogenation of Polymers
IV. Dehalogenation, Elimination, and Halogenation Reactions in Polymers
V. Other Addition Reactions to Double Bonds
VI. Oxidation Reactions of Polymers
VII. Miscellaneous Chemical Reactions of Polymers
VIII. Block and Graft Copolymerization
References
Bibliography
Chapter 12 Elastomer Blends
I. Introduction
II. Elastomer/Elastomer Blends
III. Elastomer/Plastic Blends
IV. General Correlations and Conclusions
References
Chapter 13 Thermoplastic Elastomers
I. Introduction
II. Morphology of Thermoplastic Elastomers
III. Behavior in the Transition Temperature Range
IV. Orientation
V. Mechanical Properties
VI. Application of Thermoplastic Elastomers
References
Chapter 14 Tire Manufacture and Engineering
I. Introduction
II. Tire Engineering
III. Tire Manufacture
Bibliography
Author Index
Subject Index
Product details
- No. of pages: 684
- Language: English
- Copyright: © Academic Press 1978
- Published: September 28, 1978
- Imprint: Academic Press
- eBook ISBN: 9780323138796
About the Author
Frederick R. Eirich
Ratings and Reviews
There are currently no reviews for "Science and Technology of Rubber"