Handbook of Adhesives and Sealants, Third Edition: Edition 3
Dec 2020 · McGraw Hill Professional
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A single, up-to-date source for essential adhesive and sealant information
This thoroughly revised handbook presents the what, how, and why behind selecting, formulating, and using adhesive and sealant materials of all types. Written by a recognized expert in the field, Handbook of Adhesives and Sealants, Third Edition is the ideal desk-top reference for end-users, formulators, and marketers. The book covers all adhesives and sealants that are used for joining or bonding a wide range of materials, including metals, plastics, composites, and elastomers. You will get real-life examples that illustrate hands-on applications and practices.
Coverage includes:
Sections on sustainability such as biopolymers, biodegradable adhesives, lightweighting, and reduction in VOCs. Other extras include information on formulation optimization, nanotechnology, composite binders, interpenetrating polymers, removable adhesives, and multi-tasking materials.
This thoroughly revised handbook presents the what, how, and why behind selecting, formulating, and using adhesive and sealant materials of all types. Written by a recognized expert in the field, Handbook of Adhesives and Sealants, Third Edition is the ideal desk-top reference for end-users, formulators, and marketers. The book covers all adhesives and sealants that are used for joining or bonding a wide range of materials, including metals, plastics, composites, and elastomers. You will get real-life examples that illustrate hands-on applications and practices.
Coverage includes:
- Properties of adhesives and sealants
- Types of adhesives and sealants
- Formulation and chemistry
- Methods of setting
- Adhesive or sealant preparation, selection, and use
- Stress, joint design, and testing
- Bonding and sealing specific substrates
- Environmental durability
- Quality control, non-destructive tests, and failure analysis
Troubleshooting - Health, safety, and environmental issues
- Major trends in technology and market
Sections on sustainability such as biopolymers, biodegradable adhesives, lightweighting, and reduction in VOCs. Other extras include information on formulation optimization, nanotechnology, composite binders, interpenetrating polymers, removable adhesives, and multi-tasking materials.
About the author
Edward M. Petrie has been active in the adhesives and sealant industries for 50 years. He began his career at Westinghouse Electric Corporation’s Research Center in the Polymers and Plastics Department. Petrie is the author of three books in multiple editions and numerous papers, and holds seven patents.
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