This user's guide and data handbook from Plastics Design Library is dedicated to the melt-processible fluoropolymers, their polymerization and fabrication techniques including injection molding, compression molding, and transfer molding. Both a source of data and a reference, the properties, characteristics, applications, safety, disposal, and recycling of melt-processible fluoropolymers are comprehensively detailed for immediate use. The appendices include information on high temperature resistance to motor fuels, extensive permeation data, properties of FEP films, and more.

From the Preface: “...The aim of this volume and a first companion volume is to compile in one place a working knowledge of the polymer chemistry and physics of fluoropolymers with detailed descriptions of commercial processing methods...These volumes emphasize the practical over the theoretical...”

Target Audience: This reference will prove valuable to researchers, technologists, and engineers involved with fluoropolymers; students will benefit from the clear presentation and extensive references.

Table of Contents:

Part I:

Fundamentals

Fluoropolymers: Properties and Structure

Operational Classification of Fluoropolymers

Homofluoropolymer Monomers

Polymerization and Finishing Melt Processible Fluoropolymers

Commercial Grades of Cofluoropolymers

Part II:

Injection Molding

Extrusion

Rotational Molding and Linings

Other Molding Techniques

Fluoropolymer Foams

Part III:

Chemical Properties of Fluoropolymers

Properties of Fluoropolymers

Fabrication Techniques for Fluoropolymers

Applications in Microelectronics Industry

Typical Applications of Fluoropolymers

Safety, Disposal, and Recycling of Fluoropolymers

Appendices

Glossary

Index