Polymer Physics

by Gedde, U. W.

• ISBN13: 9780412626401
• ISBN10: 0412626403
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1995-05-01
• Publisher: Chapman & Hall

Summary

This text provides a comprehensive overview of the physical characteristics of polymers from random polymer chains and the statistical concepts of a gaussian chain to crystalline polymers and their kinetics. The main part of the book is concerned with the different physical states and phenomena which are characteristic of polymers. A summary of the most important experimental methods in polymer physics is included. Each chapter provides the reader with problems, for which solutions are given at the end of the book.

Table of Contents

Preface
A brief introduction to polymer science	p. 1
Chain conformations in polymers	p. 19
The rubber elastic state	p. 39
Polymer solutions	p. 55
The glassy amorphous state	p. 77
The molten state	p. 99
Crystalline polymers	p. 131
Crystallization kinetics	p. 169
Chain orientation	p. 199
Thermal analysis of polymers	p. 217
Microscopy of polymers	p. 239
Spectroscopy and scattering of polymers	p. 259
Solutions to problems given in exercises	p. 275
Index	p. 293
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