Szycher M. Szycher's handbook of polyurethanes

2-nd edition revised and updated. — Boca Raton: Taylor & Francis Group CRC Press., 2013. — 1092 p.A practical handbook rather than merely a chemistry reference, Szycher’s Handbook of Polyurethanes, Second Edition offers an easy-to-follow compilation of crucial new information on polyurethane technology, which is irreplaceable in a wide range of applications. This new edition of a bestseller is an invaluable reference for technologists, marketers, suppliers, and academicians who require cutting-edge, commercially valuable data on the most advanced uses for polyurethane, one of the most important and complex specialty polymers.Содержание:EditorBasic concepts in polyurethane chemistry and technology
Structure–property relations in polyurethanes
Isocyanate chemistry
Polyols
Chain extenders
Flexible and semiflexible foams
Rigid polyurethane foams
Polyurethane foam surfactants
Catalysis of isocyanate reactions
Elastomers
Reaction injection molding
Polyurethane adhesives
Waterborne polyurethanes
Health and safety
Radiation-curable adhesives and coatings
Processing methods
Compounding ingredients
Copolymers and polyblends
Polyurethane coatings
Castables, sealants, and caulking compounds
Medical applications
Resorbable polyurethanes
Biodurable polyurethanes
Antimicrobial polyurethanes
Hydrophilic polyurethanes
Biocompatibility testing
Eco-friendly polyurethanes
Processing thermoplastics urethanes via twin screw extrusion
Infrared analysis of medical-grade polyurethane elastomers: can durometer hardness be determined by IR analysis?
Appendix A: Polyurethane suppliers and manufacturers
Appendix B: Urethane processing systems
Appendix C: Glossary
Appendix D: conversions and formulas