Handbook of Adhesives and Sealants

by Petrie, Edward

• ISBN13: 9780071479165
• ISBN10: 0071479163
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-01-02
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Summary

The Handbook of Adhesives and Sealants, 2nd Edition is primarily written to assist all those who have a permanent or temporary interest in adhesives and sealants. For those new to the field, the Handbook will provide a fundamental knowledge base of materials and processes as well as reasons why they work and (more importantly) why they don't work. To the more experienced reader, the breadth and thoroughness of the Handbook will provide a way to reduce time spent on trial and error development or on searching for the optimal recommended process. For the academic, the Handbook will connect the important theories regarding surface science, polymeric materials, and mechanics with practical products and applications of commercial significance.This edition includes major new sections on radiation curable adhesive, biological and naturally occurring adhesives, inorganic adhesives, role of bulk properties of the adhesive, non-destructive testing, and industrial application methods. A completely new chapter is devoted to adhesives used in various industries such as automobile, electrical / electronic, construction, packaging, aerospace, household do-it-yourself, and medical.

Author Biography

Edward M. Petrie received his BS in Chemical Engineering and MS in Polymer Science from Carnegie-Mellon University and his MBA from Duquesne University. He began his career at Westinghouse Electric Corporation’s Research Center in the Polymers and Plastics Department. His last corporate assignment was Program Manager in ABB Corporate Research. As a specialist in all areas of adhesion and adhesives, Mr. Petrie served as technical consultant to both end-users and formulators in the operating divisions of Westinghouse and ABB. He, therefore, has seen many diverse applications, problems, and opportunities relative to adhesive bonding. Currently, Mr. Petrie is an independent consultant.

Table of Contents

Handbook of Adhesives and Sealants 2nd Edition

1.Introduction to adhesives and sealants

2.Theories of adhesion

3.Properties of adhesive materials and the interphase region

4.Surfaces and surface preparation

5.Joint design

6.Test methods

7.Classification and formulation

8.Thermosetting types (with specific formulations)

9.Elastomeric types (with specific formulations)

10.Thermoplastic types (with specific formulations)

11.Naturally occurring types (with specific formulations)

12.Specialty adhesives

13.Selection of adhesives and sealants

14.Bonding and sealing specific substrates

15.Effect of the environment

16.Application processes

17.Environmental and safety factors

18.Adhesive use in various industries