PVC Compounds and Processing (Rapra Review Reports) (Vol 15,No.3) [Paperback]

S. Patrick (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1859574726 | ISBN-13: 978-1859574720 | Publication Date: December 31, 1999

This overview covers the basics of PVC formulation and processing, while extending the information to include the latest developments in materials and technology. PVC processing technologies and fabrication and treatment of PVC are reviewed. Over 400 references from recent literature are cited in the review, which is accompanied by abstracts from the Rapra Polymer Library database, to facilitate further reading.

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About the Author

Professor Roy Crawford obtained a first-class honours degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Queen's University of Belfast in 1970. He went on to obtain a PhD degree relating to the processing and properties of plastics in 1973. He obtained a DSc degree for research work on plastics in 1987. Over the past 30 years he has concentrated on studying the processing behaviour of plastics. Mark Kearns is the Rotational Moulding Research Manager of the Polymer Processing Research Centre at Queen's University, Belfast. He is a Chartered Chemical Engineer with an M.Phil Degree in Rotational Moulding. He manages rotational moulding research and development projects for companies and institutions across Europe, Australasia and North America, and organises the Association of Rotational Molders - sponsored, 'Advanced Rotational Moulding Training Seminars' both in Belfast and North America. Mark has spent over ten years in rotational moulding research, initially in Industry as a Development Engineer and Deputy Production Manager.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Smithers Rapra Press (December 31, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1859574726
• ISBN-13: 978-1859574720
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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