The many advances in polymers and their associated processes have rendered necessary this new edition from Mr Miles and Mr Briston- two very renowned and respected British authors. Polymer and Material Scientists in industrial, academic and government laboratories, as well as researchers and managers who need to keep abreast of developments in Polymer Technology will find this an invaluable practical reference source. Contents: - Preface - PART I. GENERAL - 1. Introduction - 2. Raw Materials - PART II. MATERIALS - Section A Thermosets -3. Phenoplasts - 4. Aminoplasts - 5. Polyesters - 6. Epoxy Resins -7. Silicones -8. Polyurethanes - Section B Thermoplastics - 9. Polyolefins -10. Vinyls -11. Polystyrene and Copolymers -12. Polyamides -13. Acrylic Polymers -14. Fluorocarbon Polymers -15. Thermoplastic Polyesters -16. High-Performance Thermoplastics -17. Heat-Resistant Thermoplastics - Section C Natural Polymers and Derivatives - 18. Polymers of Natural Origin -19. Derivatives of Natural Polymers - Section D Rubberlike Polymers - 20. Natural and Modified Rubbers -21. Synthetic Rubbers - Section E Inorganic Polymers -22. Inorganic and Semi-organic Polymers - Section F Compounding Ingredients -23. Plasticizers, Stabilizers, and Related Additives -24. Fillers, Colorants, and Special Additives - PART III. PROCESSES - Section A Thermosetting25. Compression and Transfer Molding - Section B Thermoplastics -26. Extrusion -27. Injection Molding and Blow Molding -28. Thermoforming -29. Powder Coating -30. Miscellaneous Processing Techniques - PART IV TESTING - 31. Physical and Chemical Testing of Plastics - Index -