The second edition of this classic reference on the effects of creep on plastics and elastomers has been extensively revised with the addition of an abundance of new data, the removal of out-dated information, and the complete rebuilding of the product and company listings. It has also been reorganized from a polymer chemistry perspective: plastics of similar polymer types are grouped into chapters, each with an introduction that briefly explains the chemistry of the polymers used in the plastics. An extensive introductory chapter has also been added, which summarizes the chemistry of making polymers, the formulation of plastics, creep-testing, test methods, measurements, and charts, as well as underlying theory and practical guidelines for plastic selection.

From the Preface: “...Most plastic products and parts are expected to be used under periodic or constant stress and at temperatures other than room temperature. Chapters 2-10 are a databank that serves as an evaluation of the creep of plastics. Over 600 uniform graphs for more than 45 generic families of plastics are contained in these chapters...The data in each chapter is generally organized by product. The unreinforced products are at the front of the chapter. Next are the reinforced grades in order of increasing reinforcement levels...”

Target Audience: Scientists, engineers, designers, and technicians concerned with the effects of creep and other time related factors on plastics and elastomers.

Table of Contents:

Introduction to Plastics and Elastomers

Styrenic Plastics

Polyether Plastics

Polyesters

Polyimides

Polyamides (Nylons)

Polyolefins and Acrylics

Thermoplastic Elastomers

Fluoropolymers

High-Temperature Polymers

Table of Poisson's Ratios

Appendices

Index