Download or read book Fundamentals Of Polymers: Raw Materials To Finish Products written by Niranjan Karak and published by PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.. This book was released on 2009-12 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book discusses the raw materials for polymers, polymer forming processes and the various techniques of polymerization. It explains the modification of polymers and all types of additives used with polymers in their end applications. The book also describes the analytical, instrumental and spectroscopic techniques for testing and characterizing polymers, as well as covers the structures and properties of polymers along with their processing and applications. Thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers with a main focus on their manufacturing processes, structures and properties are also discussed. A comparative study of conventional linear polymers and advanced highly branched macromolecules has been included. Finally, a discussion on the basic idea and manufacturing process of some polymer-based industrial products adds value to this text.