Introduction to industrial polyethylene: properties, catalysts, and processes

Jargon used in industrial polyethylene technology can often be bewildering tonewcomers. This text educates readers on terminology in common use in the industry and demystifies the chemistry of catalysts and cocatalysts employed in the manufacture of polyethylene. Several techniques have been used to make the text user friendly. A thorough glossary is included in the appendix. The glossary not only provides definitions of acronyms and abbreviations, but also concisely defines terms commonly used in discussions of production and properties of polyethylene. An extensive index with liberal cross-referencing enables thereader to find a subject quickly. The initial chapter reviews the history of polyethylene and introduces basic features and nomenclatures for this versatile polymer. Catalysts and cocatalysts crucial to the production of polyethyleneare discussed in Chapters 2-6. Chapter 7 provides an introduction to the processes used to manufacture polyethylene. Chapter 8 discusses matters related todownstream applications of polyethylene such as rheology, additives, environmental issues, etc. ENDORSEMENT: ‘I found this to be a straightforward, easy-to-read, and useful introductory text on polyethylene, which will be helpful forchemists, engineers, and students who need to learn more about this complex topic. The author is a senior polyethylene specialist and I believe we can all benefit from his distillation of knowledge and insight to quickly grasp the key learnings. R.E. King III; Ciba Corporation (part of the BASF group)

• ISBN: 978-0-470-62598-9
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 150
• Fecha Publicación: 09/07/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés