Polymer Characterization - Laboratory Techniques and Analysis-pref

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PREFACE 
This volume provides an overview of polymer characterization 
test methods. The methods and instrumentation described 
represent modern analytical techniques useful to researchers, 
product development specialists, and quality control experts 
in polymer synthesis and manufacturing. Engineers, polymer 
scientists and technicians will find this volume useful in 
selecting approaches and techniques applicable to charac- 
terizing molecular, compositional, rheological, and thermo- 
dynamic properties of elastomers and plastics. 
It is essential that both R&D laboratories as well as quality 
control functions be versed in the various techniques described 
in this book in order to properly design their products and to 
ensure the highest quality polymers on the market place. This 
volume is particularly useful in introducing standard polymer 
characterization laboratory techniques to technicians and en- 
gineers beginning their careers in polymer manufacturing and 
product development areas. 
A large portion of this volume is comprised of appendices 
providing definitions of testing and product characterization 
terms. These sections are intended to provide the reader with 
a practical source of fundamental information. The author 
wishes to extend gratitude to Linda Jastrzebski for her 
assistance in organizing and typesetting this book. 
Nicholas P. Cheremisinoff 
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