Fluorinated Coatings and Finishes Handbook: The Definitive User's Guide (Plastics Design Library Fluorocarbon) [Hardcover]

Laurence W McKeen (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0815515227 | ISBN-13: 978-0815515227 | Publication Date: December 17, 2007 | Edition: 1

The Handbook of Fluorinated Coatings and Finishes: The Definitive User's Guide is both a reference and a tutorial for understanding fluoropolymer coatings. It discusses the basics of fluorocoating formulations, including ingredients and production processes. Also covered are the coating and curing processes, and defects and trouble-shooting solutions when things do not work as expected, testing performance, and sample commercial applications. It addresses important questions frequently posed by end-user design engineers, coaters, and coatings suppliers in their quest for superior product qualities and shorter product and process development time.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"An excellent book in which are presented extraordinarily valuable information." - Current Engineering Practice, Vol. 46, 2006

About the Author

Dr. Laurence W. McKeen earned a B.S. in Chemistry from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1973 and a Ph.D. in 1978 from the University of Wisconsin. He began his career with DuPont in 1978 as a mass spectroscopist, but moved into product development in the Teflon® Finishes group in 1980. He has accumulated over 26 years of experience in fluorocoating development and application working with customers in a wide range of industries. His efforts have led to dozens of commercial products. He is recognized for his work with customers. In 1999 DuPont awarded him its highest marketing honor, the DuPont Marketing Excellence Recognition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 395 pages
• Publisher: William Andrew; 1 edition (December 17, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0815515227
• ISBN-13: 978-0815515227
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,618,812 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Born in Maine and raised in Conneticut. Earned a B.S. in Chemistry from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY in 1973. Received a Full academic scholarship. Followed with a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI in 1978. Check my linkedin profile for more complete details:

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I have worked in industry since, but always felt I should have been a teacher. That is reflected in the way I write on technical subjects. When not doing technology, my interests include skiing, golf and reading. I am married for a long time (Linda)and I have three children, Dr. Lindsey McKeen-Polizzotti, Michael and Steven.