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• 1 Introduction to Plastics
• Definitions of Plastics and Polymers
• History of Plastics
• Raw Material Supply and Pricing
• Strategic Materials
• Plastics Industry
• Uses of Plastics in Modern Society
• Case Study
• 1.1 The Development of Nylon
• 2 Polymeric Materials (Molecular Viewpoint)
• Introduction
• Fundamentals of Matter
• Bonding
• Basic Concepts in Organic Chemistry
• Polymers
• Formation of Polymers
• Thermoplastics and Thermosets
• Copolymers
• Case Study
• 2.1 Modifications to Improve Teflon? Processing
• 3 Micro Structures in Polymers
• Introduction
• Amorphous and Crystalline
• Solids, Liquids, and Gases
• Thermal Transitions of Polymers
• Effects of Thermal Changes on Polymers
• Polymer Length
• Molecular Weight
• Melt Index
• Shape (Steric) Effects
• Case Study
• 3.1 Mechanical Properties of Polyethylene (PE) as Functions of Density and Melt Index
• 4 Mechanical Properties (Macro Viewpoint)
• Introduction
• Mechanical Properties in Solids (Elastic Behavior)
• Mechanical Properties in Liquids (Viscous Flow)
• Viscoelastic Materials
• Plastic (High-Strain) Stress-Strain Behavior
• Creep
• Toughness and Impact Strength
• Reinforcements
• Fillers
• Toughness Modifiers
• Case Study
• 4.1 Testing of Trash Containers to Predict In-use Performance
• 5 Chemical and Physical Properties (Macro Viewpoint)
• Introduction
• Environmental Resistance and Weathering
• Chemical Resistivity and Solubility
• Permeability
• Electrical Properties
• Optical Properties
• Flammability
• Plastics Identification
• Case Study
• 5.1 Using Carbon Black to Protect Polyethylene from UV Degradation
• 6 Designing with Plastics
• Design Methodology
• Layout/Drawing
• Constraints
• Material Choice
• Prototyping
• Case Study
• 6.1 Design of Plastic Stakes for Concrete Tilt-up Walls
• 7 Thermoplastic Materials (Commodity Plastics)
• Introduction
• Polyethylene (PE)
• Polyethylene Copolymers
• Polypropylene (PP)
• Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
• Polystyrene (PS)
• Alloys and Blends
• Case Study
• 7.1 Typical PVC Formulation
• 8 Thermoplastic Materials (Engineering Plastics)
• Introduction
• Polyamides or Nylons (PA)
• Acetals or Polyoxymethylenes (POM)
• Thermoplastic Polyesters (PET/PBT)
• Polycarbonate (PC)
• Acrylics (PAN, PMMA)
• Fluoropolymers (PTFE, FEP, PFA)
• High-Performance Thermoplastics
• Cellulosics
• Case Study
• 8.1 Making Nonstick Electrosurgical Blades
• 9 Thermoset Materials
• Introduction
• Crosslinking
• Thermoset Types, General Properties, and Uses
• Phenolics (PF)
• Amino Plastics (UF and MF)
• Polyester Thermosets (TS) or Unsaturated Polyesters (UP)
• Epoxies (EP)
• Thermoset Polimides
• Polyurethanes (PUR)
• Case Study
• 9.1 Thermoset Composites for Wrapping Utility Poles
• 10 Elastomeric (Rubber) Materials
• Introduction
• Aliphatic Thermoset Elastomers
• Thermoplastic Elastomers (EPM and EPDM)
• Fluoroelastomers
• Silicones
• Processing of Elastomers
• Case Study
• 10.1 Elastomeric Lining for a Pump
• 11 Extrusion Process
• Introduction
• Equipment
• Normal Operation and Control of the Process
• Extrusion Problems and Troubleshooting
• Material and Product Considerations
• Postextrusion Forming
• Coextrusion
• Case Study
• 11.1 Extrusion