Handbook of Adhesives & Sealants [Hardcover]

Edward M. Petrie (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0070498881 | ISBN-13: 978-0070498884 | Publication Date: October 11, 1999 | Edition: 1

First-Of-Its-Kind Guide to Polymeric Adhesives and Sealants. Now you can find in a single, well-organized source, information about adhesives and sealants normally available only in technical and vendor literature. In Handbook of Adhesives and Sealants, industry pro Edward Petrie brings together information from chemistry, material and surface sciences, and solid mechanics. Covering structural and non-structural applications, the Handbook lets you thoroughly explore the use of polymeric adhesives and sealants for joining or bonding metals, plastics, composites and elastomers. You get the best available information and recommendations on: *Applicable theories and fundamentals *Joint design *Adhesive/sealant selection *Selecting optimal process and manufacturing equipment *Selecting proper testing and quality control methods *Application, curing, and other production processes *Expected end-use properties The "how-to" user emphasis includes plenty of real-life examples. General formulations clarify why certain components are used, and help you spot future development opportunities in the industry.

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From the Back Cover

This handbook will cover polymeric adhesives and sealants for joining or bonding a wide range of material including metals, plastics, composites, and elastomers. The book will include many real-life examples to illustrate the "do's and don'ts" of using adhesives and sealants. The goal is to develop this work so that it is an extensive yet easy review of the technology.

About the Author

Edward M. Petrie, Raleigh NC. has served as a former Westinghouse technical consultant on adhesive technology to all divisions within Westinghouse. He is currently the manager of the Material and Process Center at ABB Transmission Technology Institute in Raleigh, NC.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 896 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (October 11, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070498881
• ISBN-13: 978-0070498884
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.5 x 2.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,509,088 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm stuck on it!, December 11, 2001

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Peter J. Kelly (Sydney, NSW Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Handbook of Adhesives & Sealants (Hardcover)

This book was everything I expected - comprehensive, accessible and well organised.
The book has some deep chemistry in it without being opaque. I am an inorganic chemist by training though haven't worked in the field for 15 years and I had absolutely no problems with it. This book is not for the general reader but I would suggest that any technical person who is not necessarily a chemist could get through it.
Remember - this is a handbook. As such it is designed to be a reference when faced with a problem like "What's the best glue for a metal to nylon bond?" I use it for amateur researce into glues and wood bonds. In that role, it is invaluable to me.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great companion for the professional bonder, February 11, 2004

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M. Tillman (Maryland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Handbook of Adhesives & Sealants (Hardcover)

As a professional in the adhesion industry, this book is a valuable desktop companion. I use it when I am asked a question that is far afield of my normal scope of business. It contains a broad base of information on how various materials can be used, what they can bond, and the strengths and properties one can expect. However, it lacks the depth to make it useful in anyone's field of expertise. That is often not a problem, and I would recommend it to any professional in the industry, as it will help with data and additional sources of information when they are trying to find answers that are outside the normal scope of their experience and daily tasks.

As an aside, I would recommend that anyone purchasing this volume keep a copy of MIL-HDBK-691B nearby, as it covers many of the same topics and can provide a quick second opinion in adhesive/bonding selection and methods.