Seymour Carraher's Polymer Chemistry, 6th Edition (Undergraduate Chemistry, 16) (Undergraduate Chemistry Series)

Introduction to Polymer Science. Polymer Structure (Morphology). Molecular Weight of Polymers. Testing and Spectrometric Characterization of Polymers. Rheology and Physical Tests. Step-Reaction Polymerization or Polycondensation Reactions. Ionic Chain-Reaction and Complex Co-ordinative Polymerization (Addition Polymerization). Free Radical Chain Polymerization (Addition Polymerization). Copolymerization. Naturally Occurring Polymers. Inorganic-organic Polymers. Inorganic Polymers. Fillers and Reinforcements for Polymers. Plasticizers, Stabilizers, Flame Retardants, and Other Additives. Reactions of Polymers. Synthesis of Reactants and Intermediates for Polymers. Polymer Technology. Special topics. Solutions. Appendices: Symbols. Trade Names. Sources of Laboratory Exercises. Syllabus. Polymer Core Course Committees. Polymer Models. Structures of Common Polymers. Mathematical Values and Units. Comments On Health. Comments On ISO 9000 and 14000. Electronic Education - WEB Sites. Introduction to the Stereogeometry of Polymers. Variability of Measurements

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