Plastic Materials: Properties, Selection and Applications
Book 2 | Plastics Technology Handbook Series | A TechnoBiz Handbook
Plastic Materials: Properties, Selection and Applications is a practical technical handbook designed to help plastics industry professionals understand different polymer families, evaluate material properties, and select suitable plastics for specific applications.
The book covers polyolefins, vinyl and styrenic plastics, polyesters, engineering and high-performance thermoplastics, thermosets, reinforced and specialty grades, and their mechanical, thermal, chemical, and functional properties. It provides practical guidance on interpreting technical data sheets, comparing materials, evaluating performance requirements, understanding regulatory considerations, and making informed material-selection decisions.
Featuring informative illustrations, technical comparisons, worked examples, industrial case studies, practical checklists, and material-selection tools, this handbook connects material science with real-world industrial requirements.
An essential reference for engineers, technologists, product designers, quality professionals, technical sales personnel, and students seeking to make better material choices, improve product performance, reduce failures, and optimize manufacturing costs.
