The Effect of Temperature and Other Factors on the Properties of Plastics and Elastomers, Fourth Edition provides data on the wide spectrum of plastics and TPEs with special reference to thermal stability. The mechanical, physical and electrical properties of plastics and elastomers are described as a function of temperature and humidity to help with the design of lighter more cost-effective plastic parts to replace metal ones. In this new edition, expertly edited data makes it easy for readers to learn about the properties of plastic materials without having to search the general literature or depend on suppliers. Additional types of plastics are examined, and the latest data on material characteristics are provided. Complex details such as how the thermal prehistory can effect final mechanical properties, and how temperature scans reveal dynamic mechanical behavior are also examined to build a deeper understanding of the materials.

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 Plastics, Polymers and their Properties 2. The Effects of Temperature, Humidity and other Factors on the Properties of Styrenic Plastics 3. The Effects of Temperature, Humidity and other Factors on the Properties of Polyether Plastics 4. The Effects of Temperature, Humidity and other Factors on the Properties of Polyesters 5. The effects of temperature, humidity and other factors on the Properties of Polyimides 6. The effects of temperature, humidity and other factors on the properties of Polyamides 7. The effects of temperature, humidity and other factors on the properties of Polyolefins and Acrylics 8. The effects of temperature, humidity and other factors on the properties of Thermoplastic Elastomers 9. The effects of temperature, humidity and other factors on the properties of Fluoropolymers 10. The effects of temperature, humidity and other factors on the properties of High Temperature Polymers 11. The effects of temperature, humidity and other factors on the properties of Sustainable Polymers