The Effect of UV Light and Weather on Plastics and Elastomers (Plastics Design Library)

This reference guide brings together a wide range of essential data on the effects of weather and UV light exposure on plastics and elastomers, enabling engineers to make optimal material choices and design decisions. In both normal and extreme environments, outdoor use has a variety of effects on different plastics and elastomers, including discoloring and brittleness. The data is supported by explanations of real-world engineering applications. The data tables in this book are supported by examples of real-world applications, enabling engineers and scientists to select the right materials for a given situation, across a wide range of sectors including construction, packaging, signage, consumer (e.g. toys, outdoor furniture), automotive and aerospace, defense, etc. The third edition includes new text chapters that provide the fundamental knowledge required to make best use of the data. Author Larry McKeen has also added detailed descriptions of the effect of weathering on the most common polymer classes such as polyolefins, polyamides, polyesters, elastomers, fluoropolymers, biodegradable plastics, etc., making this book an invaluable design guide as well as an industry standard data source. Essential data and practical guidance for engineers and scientists working with plastics in outdoor applications and products New introductory chapters on weathering processes and the effect of light and heat on plastics 25% new data Resumen: This reference guide brings together a wide range of essential data on the effect of weather and UV light exposure on plastics and elastomers, enabling engineers to make optimal material choices and design decisions. The data is supported by explanations of how to make use of the data in real world engineering contexts. Outdoor usage, in both normal and extreme environments, has a variety of effects on the different plastics and elastomers suitable for outdoor applications - such as discoloring and brittleness. The data tables in this book enable engineers and scientists to select the right materials for a given product or application, across a wide range of sectors including construction, packaging, signage, consumer (e.g. toys, outdoor furniture), automotive & aerospace, defense, etc. The third edition includes new text chapters that provide the underpinning knowledge required to make best use of the data. Larry McKeen has also added detailed descriptions of the effect of weathering on the most common polymer classes such as polyolefins, polyamides, polyesters, elastomers, fluoropolymers, biodegradable plastics, etc. - and explanations of the effect of weather on the polymers being treated - making this book an invaluable design guide as well as an industry standard data source. Data has been updated throughout, with 25% new data. The resulting Handbook is an essential reference for Plastics Engineers, Materials Scientists and Chemists working in contexts where outdoor use is envisaged

This reference guide brings together a wide range of essential data on the effects of weather and UV light exposure on plastics and elastomers, enabling engineers to make optimal material choices and design decisions. In both normal and extreme environments, outdoor use has a variety of effects on different plastics and elastomers, including discoloring and brittleness. The data is supported by explanations of real-world engineering applications. The data tables in this book are supported by examples of real-world applications, enabling engineers and scientists to select the right materials for a given situation, across a wide range of sectors including construction, packaging, signage, consumer (e.g. toys, outdoor furniture), automotive and aerospace, defense, etc.

The third edition includes new text chapters that provide the fundamental knowledge required to make best use of the data. Author Larry McKeen has also added detailed descriptions of the effect of weathering on the most common polymer classes such as polyolefins, polyamides, polyesters, elastomers, fluoropolymers, biodegradable plastics, etc., making this book an invaluable design guide as well as an industry standard data source.

• Essential data and practical guidance for engineers and scientists working with plastics in outdoor applications and products
• New introductory chapters on weathering processes and the effect of light and heat on plastics
• 25% new data

Content: Series Page , Page ii Front Matter , Page iii Copyright , Page iv Preface , Page xi 1 - Introduction to Plastics and Polymers Compositions , Pages 1-16 2 - Introduction to the Weathering of Plastics , Pages 17-41 3 - Introduction to Plastic Properties , Pages 43-69 4 - Styrenic Plastics , Pages 71-106 5 - Polyesters , Pages 107-143 6 - Polyimides , Pages 145-161 7 - Polyamides Nylons , Pages 163-191 8 - Polyolefins , Pages 193-215 9 - Polyvinyls and Acrylics , Pages 217-242 10 - Fluoropolymers , Pages 243-269 11 - High-Temperature/High-Performance Polymers , Pages 271-297 12 - Elastomers and Rubbers , Pages 299-370 13 - Sustainable Polymers , Pages 371-382 Index , Pages 383-388 Brings together a range of essential data on the effects of weather and UV light exposure on plastics and elastomers, enabling engineers to make optimal material choices and design decisions. The title offers descriptions of the effect of weathering on the common polymer classes such as polyolefins, polyamides, polyesters, elastomers, and more.