Dynamic Mechanical Analysis: A Practical Introduction, Second Edition

Published:
May 28, 2008 by CRC Press - 240 Pages
Author(s):
Kevin P. Menard, Perkins-Elmer Corporation, Denton, Texas, USA

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ISBN 9781420053128
Cat# 53124
 

Features

  • Provides a systematic introduction to DMA that begins with the basics of mechanical analysis, including stress-stain and creep-recovery tests
  • Updates coverage with expanded practical explanations, extensive end-of-chapter references, and  new applications
  • Discusses major types of instrumentation, including oscillatory rotational, oscillatory axial, and torsional pendulum 
  • Describes analytical techniques in terms of utility, quality of data, methods of calibration, and suitability for different types of materials 
  • Assesses applications for thermoplastics, thermosetting systems, and thermosets
  • Discusses applications of humidity, immersion, and UV in DMA testing as well as non-standard samples like pharmaceuticals and powders

    • Summary

    Dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) has left the domain of the rheologist and has become a prevalent tool in the analytical laboratory. However, information on the use of this important tool is still scattered among a range of books and articles. Novices in the field have to dig through thermal analysis, rheology, and materials texts just to find the basics.

    Updated with new material, expanded practical explanations, and new applications, Dynamic Mechanical Analysis, Second Edition continues to give chemists, engineers, and materials scientists a starting point for applying DMA to their individual fields. It imparts a clear understanding of how DMA works, its advantages, and possible limitations. Additional topics include stress/strain, data handling, experimental technology, test methods, and data analysis.

    One of the only references dedicated to DMA, this accessible and easy-to-read guide gathers the most pertinent information available on this important technique.

    Table of Contents

    An Introduction to Dynamic Mechanical Analysis. Basic Rheological Concepts: Stress, Strain, and Flow. Rheology Basic: Creep-Recovery and Stress Relaxation. Thermomechanical Analysis. Dynamic Testing. Time-Temperature Scans Part I: Transitions in Polymers. Time and Temperature Scans: Part II Thermosets. Frequency Scans. Unusual Conditions ans Specialized Tests, DMA Applications to Real Problems: Guidelines.

    Editorial Reviews

    Praise for the first edition
     “The author of this book has taught many short courses on DMA and this shows in his book…This reviewer found the last chapter, on the section on the application of DMA to real problems to be very useful… quite useful to someone who is just beginning to do thermal methods and wants to include DMA among the methods used.”
    —Charles A. Wilkie, Marquette University, Polymer News

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