Handbook of Thermoplastic Fluoropolymers: Properties, Characteristics and Data gathers key technical information about structure, characteristics, properties and processing methods of commercial thermoplastic fluoropolymers in one easy reference. Thermoplastic fluoropolymers have many desirable functional characteristics, such as high thermal stability, reliability at high mechanical loads, a wide range of operating temperatures, and high chemical and radiation stability. These characteristics make them crucial in many specialist applications, including in the military, biopharmaceuticals and environmental protection. This uniquely comprehensive guide to this versatile family of polymers will help processors, fabricators and end-users find new and innovative solutions.
Detailed coverage of technical details of processing methods, characteristics, and chemical properties of commercial thermoplastic fluoropolymers all in one place make this the most authoritative reference to the subject available.

• Includes extensive physical and mechanical property data for commercial thermoplastic fluoropolymers
• Provides comprehensive chemical resistance data for commercial thermoplastic fluoropolymers
• Explains the basics of fluoropolymers for readers with different backgrounds

Larry McKeen has a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin and worked for DuPont Fluoroproducts from 1978-2014. As a Senior Research Associate (Chemist), he was responsible for new product development including application technology and product optimization for particular end-uses, and product testing. He retired from DuPont at the end of 2014 and is currently a consultant.

1. Introduction to Fluoropolymers2. Polytetrafluoroethylene: Processing Methods Characteristics and Properties3. Polyvinylidene Fluoride: Processing Methods Characteristics and Properties4. Polychlorotrifluoroethylene: Processing Methods Characteristics and Properties5. Copolymers of Tetrafluoroethylene: Processing Methods Characteristics and Properties6. Copolymers of Vinylidene Fluoride: Processing Methods Characteristics and Properties7. Copolymers of Trifluoroethylene: Processing Methods Characteristics and Properties8. Expanded PTFE: Processing Methods Characteristics and Properties9. Fluoropolymer Coatings: Processing Methods Characteristics and Properties10. Filled Compounds of Fluoropolymers: Fillers, Characteristics and Properties11. Fluoropolymer Film Properties12. Effect of Creep and other Time Related Factors on Fluoropolymers13. Fatigue and Tribological Properties of Fluoropolymer14. Effect of UV Light and Weather15. Effect of Temperature and other Factors on Properties of Fluoropolymers16. Effect of Long Term Heat Exposure on Properties of Fluoropolymers17. Effect of Radiation on the Properties of Fluoropolymers18. Chemical Properties of Polytetrafluoroethylene19. Chemical Properties of Polyvinylidene Fluoride20. Chemical Properties of Polychlorotrifluoroethylene21. Chemical Properties of Copolymers of Tetrafluoroethylene22. Chemical Properties of Copolymers of Vinylidene Fluoride23. Chemical Properties of Copolymers of Chlorotrifluoroethylene