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Front Cover; Fluoroplastics Volume 1: Non-Melt Processible Fluoroplastics, The Definitive User's Guide and Databook; Copyright Page; Acknowledgments; Preface; Table of Contents; Introduction; PART I; Chapter 1 Fundamentals; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 What are Fluoropolymers?; 1.3 Fundamental Properties of Fluoropolymers; 1.4 Developmental History of Fluoropolymers; 1.5 Examples of Uses of Fluoropolymers; References; Chapter 2 Fluoropolymers: Properties and Structure; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Impact of F and C-F Bond on the Properties of PTFE |
2.3 Disturbing the PTFE Structure: Perfluorinated Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer (FEP) and Polychlorotrifluoroethylene2.4 Reaction Mechanism; 2.5 Effect of Solvents on Fluoropolymers; 2.6 Molecular Interaction of Fluoropolymers: Low Friction and Low Surface Energy; 2.7 Conformations and Transitions of Polytetrafluoroethylene; 2.8 Conformations and Transitions of Polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE); References; Chapter 3 Operational Classification of Fluoropolymers; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 TFE Homopolymers; 3.3 TFE Copolymers; 3.4 CTFE Polymers; 3.5 Vinylidene Fluoride Polymers |
3.6 Vinyl Fluoride Polymers3.7 Process Classification; References; Chapter 4 Fluoropolymer Monomers; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Synthesis of Tetrafluoroethylene; 4.3 Properties of Tetrafluoroethylene; 4.4 Synthesis of Hexafluoropropylene; 4.5 Properties of Hexafluoropropylene; 4.6 Synthesis of Perfluoroalkylvinylethers; 4.7 Properties of Perfluoroalkylvinylethers; 4.8 Synthesis of Chlorotrifluoroethylene; 4.9 Properties of Chlorotrifluoroethylene; References; Chapter 5 Homofluoropolymer Polymerization and Finishing; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Polymerization Mechanism; 5.3 Tetrafluoroethylene Polymers |
5.4 Preparation of Polytetrafluoroethylene by Suspension Polymerization5.5 Preparation of Polytetrafluoroethylene by Dispersion Polymerization; 5.6 Chlorotrifluoroethylene Polymers and Polymerization; 5.7 Characterization of Polytetrafluoroethylene; 5.8 Characterization of Polychlorotrifluoroethylene; References; Chapter 6 Commercial Grades of Homofluoropolymers; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Granular PTFE; 6.3 PTFE Dispersions; 6.4 Fine Powder PTFE; 6.5 PCTFE Dispersions; 6.6 Polychlorotrifluoroethylene Polymers; 6.7 Fluoropolymer Manufacturers; References; PART II |
Chapter 7 Fabrication and Processing of Granular Polytetrafluoroethylene7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Resin Selection; 7.3 Compression Molding; 7.4 Automatic Molding; 7.5 Isostatic Molding; 7.6 Ram Extrusion; References; Chapter 8 Fabrication and Processing of Fine Powder Polytetrafluoroethylene; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Resin Handling and Storage; 8.3 Paste Extrusion Fundamentals; 8.4 Extrusion Aid or Lubricant; 8.5 Wire Coating; 8.6 Extrusion of Tubing; 8.7 Unsintered Tape; 8.8 Expanded PTFE Manufacturing; 8.9 Fine Powder Resin Selection; References |
Chapter 9 Fabrication and Processing of PTFE Dispersions |