This Third Edition of the classic, best - selling polymer science textbook surveys theory and practice of all
major phases of polymer science, engineering, and technology, including polymerization, solution theory, fractionation
and molecular - weight measurement, solid - state properties, structure - property relationships, and the preparation,
fabrication and properties of commercially - important plastics, fibers, and elastomers.
Table of Contents
The Science of Large Molecules
POLYMERIZATION
Step-Reaction (Condensation) Polymerization
Radical Chain (Addition) Polymerization
Ionic and Coordination Chain (Addition) Polymerization
Copolymerization
Polymerization Conditions and Polymer Reactions
CHARACTERIZATION
Polymer Solutions
Measurement of Molecular Weight and Size
Analysis and Testing of Polymers
STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES
Morphology and Order in Crystalline Polymers
Rheology and the Mechanical Properties of Polymers
Polymer Structure and Physical Properties
PROPERTIES OF COMMERICAL POLYMERS
Hydrocarbon Plastics and Elastomers
Other Carbon-Chain Polymers
Heterochain Thermoplastics
Thermosetting Resins
