Elements of Polymer Science & Engineering: An Introductory Text and Reference for Engineers and Chemists - Hardcover

Rudin, Alfred

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0126016852 ISBN 13: 9780126016857

Publisher: Academic Press, 1998

Synopsis

Tremendous developments in the field of polymer science, its growing importance, and an increase in the number of polymer science courses in both physics and chemistry departments have led to the revision of the First Edition. This new edition addresses subjects as spectroscopy (NMR), dynamic light scattering, and other modern techniques unknown before the publication of the First Edition. The Second Edition focuses on both theory (physics and chemistry) and engineering applications which make it useful for chemistry, physics, and chemical engineering departments.

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About the Author

Alfred Rudin is a member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario. Professor Rudin spent 14 years with a large Canadian chemical company in research, development, and production. He joined the University of Waterloo chemistry department where he is now a Distinguished Professor Emeritus. He is the author or co-author of 295 research papers and 25 patents. Dr. Rudin is also a fellow of the Chemical Institute of Canada, the Royal Society of Canada, and the Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology.

From the Back Cover

Polymeric materials are finding an ever-increasing number of new industrial applications. The volume of polymers used as plastics, rubbers, coatings, fibers and related products exceeds the volume of metals in the industrialized world. The day-to-day work of technically trained people in this industry is more likely to require a grasp of polymer science or engineering than of any other sub-discipline. The Elements of Polymer Science and Engineering, 2nd Edition is a hands-on guide for such readers, as well as serving as the text for a two- or three-semester course in polymer science and engineering. The material covered begins with basic concepts and proceeds through to current industrial practice.

The Elements of Polymer Science and Engineering, 2nd Edition strongly emphasizes the practical applications of polymer science. Dr. Rudin focuses his vast expertise in both the chemistry and physics aspects of today's polymer science and engineering, providing professionals and students with an exceptional and thorough navigational tool.

Edition details

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0126016852
• ISBN 13: 9780126016857
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 528