This review discusses the various methods used to analyze thermosets — a complex and wide range of materials used in moldings, adhesives, paints, composites, coatings, inks, and countless other products — including their precursors and finished products. This reference tool contains 403 abstracts from Rapra's Polymer Library database.

From the Introduction: “...The objective of this review is to present, as fully as is possible within this format, an introduction to the analytical techniques and methods that are used to characterise and carry out quality control work on thermosets, investigate the failure of thermoset products and to deformulate thermoset compounds...”

Rapra Review Reports contain a brief overview of the topic, followed by extensive references, with abstracts, from the Rapra database. They serve as condensed, valuable research tools for scientists, technologists, and other researchers working with rubber or plastics materials.

Table of Contents:

Introduction

Thermoset Properties

Overview of Analytical Techniques

Characterisation of Thermoset Polymers and Their Precursors

Determination of Organic Modifiers and Fillers in Thermoset Products

Determination of Functional Additives in Thermoset Products

Cure Behaviour Studies

Surface Analysis of Thermosets

Failure Diagnosis

Additional References

Abstracts from the Polymer Library Database

Subject Index

Company Index