This fully revised and updated second edition of Technology of Fluoropolymers continues to provide the most accurate, compact, and practical source of information on these materials. In keeping with the focus of the original edition, the book stresses the practical aspects of fluoropolymers and their industrial applications. Using clear and concise language, it brings together information from a wide variety of sources to make a compact, well-organized resource. The practical approach provides an accessible introduction for those just entering the field, and a solid reference for industry veterans.

From the Preface: “...Since [the first edition's] publication in 2001 the industry has changed. Many technological developments have taken place, new applications have been developed, and companies have been bought and sold, reorganized, or renamed. New products have been developed and commercialized, and some already established ones have been discontinued. Environmental issues such as toxicity of certain additives and products of thermal decomposition of certain fluoropolymers have become quite important. Thus, it is time to update the publication to include these changes and issues...”

Target Audience: Polymer chemists, industrial chemists, plastics engineers, materials scientists, and upper-level students concerned with fluoropolymers and their applications.

Table of Contents:

Introduction

Basic Chemistry of Fluoropolymers

Properties of Commercial Fluoropolymers

Processing and Applications of Commercial Fluoroplastics

Properties, Processing, and Applications of Fluoroelastomers

Technology and Applications of Aqueous Fluoropolymer Systems

Other Fluoropolymers

Effects of Heat, Radiation, and Environment on Fluoropolymers

Recycling of Fluoropolymers

Safety, Hygiene, and Disposal of Fluoropolymers

New Developments and Current Trends

Appendices

Index