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Introduction to Plastics | |
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Definitions of Plastics and Polymers | |
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History of Plastics | |
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Raw Material Supply and Pricing | |
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Strategic Materials | |
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Plastics Industry | |
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Uses of Plastics in Modern Society | |
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Case Study | |
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The Development of Nylon | |
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Polymeric Materials (Molecular Viewpoint) | |
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Introduction | |
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Fundamentals of Matter | |
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Bonding | |
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Basic Concepts in Organic Chemistry | |
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Polymers | |
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Formation of Polymers | |
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Thermoplastics and Thermosets | |
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Copolymers | |
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Case Study | |
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Modifications to Improve Teflon? Processing | |
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Micro Structures in Polymers | |
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Introduction | |
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Amorphous and Crystalline | |
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Solids, Liquids, and Gases | |
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Thermal Transitions of Polymers | |
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Effects of Thermal Changes on Polymers | |
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Polymer Length | |
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Molecular Weight | |
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Melt Index | |
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Shape (Steric) Effects | |
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Case Study | |
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Mechanical Properties of Polyethylene (PE) as Functions of Density and Melt Index | |
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Mechanical Properties (Macro Viewpoint) | |
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Introduction | |
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Mechanical Properties in Solids (Elastic Behavior) | |
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Mechanical Properties in Liquids (Viscous Flow) | |
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Viscoelastic Materials | |
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Plastic (High-Strain) Stress-Strain Behavior | |
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Creep | |
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Toughness and Impact Strength | |
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Reinforcements | |
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Fillers | |
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Toughness Modifiers | |
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Case Study | |
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Testing of Trash Containers to Predict In-use Performance | |
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Chemical and Physical Properties (Macro Viewpoint) | |
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Introduction | |
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Environmental Resistance and Weathering | |
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Chemical Resistivity and Solubility | |
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Permeability | |
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Electrical Properties | |
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Optical Properties | |
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Flammability | |
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Plastics Identification | |
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Case Study | |
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Using Carbon Black to Protect Polyethylene from UV Degradation | |
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Designing with Plastics | |
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Design Methodology | |
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Layout/Drawing | |
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Constraints | |
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Material Choice | |
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Prototyping | |
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Case Study | |
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Design of Plastic Stakes for Concrete Tilt-up Walls | |
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Thermoplastic Materials (Commodity Plastics) | |
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Introduction | |
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Polyethylene (PE) | |
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Polyethylene Copolymers | |
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Polypropylene (PP) | |
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Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) | |
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Polystyrene (PS) | |
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Alloys and Blends | |
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Case Study | |
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Typical PVC Formulation | |
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Thermoplastic Materials (Engineering Plastics) | |
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Introduction | |
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Polyamides or Nylons (PA) | |
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Acetals or Polyoxymethylenes (POM) | |
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Thermoplastic Polyesters (PET/PBT) | |
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Polycarbonate (PC) | |
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Acrylics (PAN, PMMA) | |
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Fluoropolymers (PTFE, FEP, PFA) | |
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High-Performance Thermoplastics | |
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Cellulosics | |
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Case Study | |
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Making Nonstick Electrosurgical Blades | |
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Thermoset Materials | |
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Introduction | |
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Crosslinking | |
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Thermoset Types, General Properties, and Uses | |
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Phenolics (PF) | |
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Amino Plastics (UF and MF) | |
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Polyester Thermosets (TS) or Unsaturated Polyesters (UP) | |
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Epoxies (EP) | |
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Thermoset Polimides | |
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Polyurethanes (PUR) | |
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Case Study | |
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Thermoset Composites for Wrapping Utility Poles | |
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Elastomeric (Rubber) Materials | |
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Introduction | |
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Aliphatic Thermoset Elastomers | |
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Thermoplastic Elastomers (EPM and EPDM) | |
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Fluoroelastomers | |
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Silicones | |
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Processing of Elastomers | |
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Case Study | |
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Elastomeric Lining for a Pump | |
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Extrusion Process | |
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Introduction | |
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Equipment | |
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Normal Operation and Control of the Process | |
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Extrusion Problems and Troubleshooting | |
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Material and Product Considerations | |
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Postextrusion Forming | |
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Coextrusion | |
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Case Study | |
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Extrusion | |