Rubber Analysis: Characterisation, Failure Diagnosis and Reverse Engineering

by Martin J. Forrest

Overview

Rubber analysis plays a vital part in ensuring that manufactured products are fit for purpose. This comprehensive, application-based book with up-to-date referencing covers all important applications and subject area associated with the analysis of rubber compounds and rubber products. Includes characterization of rubber polymers, rubber fumes, identification of extractables and leachables, as well as reverse engineering on compounded products.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783110640441
Publisher:	De Gruyter
Publication date:	04/01/2019
Series:	De Gruyter STEM
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	358
Sales rank:	318,304
File size:	14 MB
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Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Martin J. Forrest, Smithers Rapra, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction; 2. Analytical Techniques; 3. Principal Components and Bulk Composition; 4. Additives; 5. Reverse Engineering and Product Deformulation; 6 Curing and Cure State Studies; 7. Characterisation of Rubber Process Fume; 8. Compliance with Food-contact Regulations; 9. Extractable and Leachable Studies on Rubber Products; 10. Analysis of Surface Blooms and Contaminants; 11. Analysis of Rubber Latices; 12. Conclusions