Serving as an all-in-one guide to the entire field of coatings technology, this encyclopedic reference covers a diverse range of topics-including basic concepts, coating types, materials, processes, testing and applications—summarizing both the latest developments and standard coatings methods. Take advantage of the insights and experience of over 100 recognized experts in over 100 chapters to select and apply the best coatings for your own product needs.
Emphasizing an interdisciplinary exchange of ideas and approaches, the Coatings Technology Handbook, Second Edition review the most recent testing methods, including infrared spectroscopy, thermal analysis, weathering, and cure monitoring…extensively details a variety of contemporary processes such as flexography, electroless plating, flame surface treatment, embossing, and calendaring …analyses current materials and surface coatings from resins and thermoplastic elastomers to peelable medical, radiation-cured, leather, and metal coatings…and much more.
Rheology and Surface Chemistry, K.B. Gilleo
Coating Rheology, C.-M. Chan and S. Venkatraman
Structure-Property Relationships in Polymers, S. Venkatraman
The Theory of Adhesion, C.A. Dahlquist
Adhesion Testing, U. Zorll
Coating Calculations, A.A. Tracton
Infrared Spectroscopy of Coatings, D.S. Kendall
Thermal Analysis for Coatings Characterizations, W.S. Gilman
Color Measurement for the Coatings Industry, H. Van Aken
The Use of X-ray Fluorescence for Coat Weight Determinations, W.E. Mozer
Sunlight, Ultraviolet, and Accelerated Weathering, P. Brennan and C. Fedor
Cure Monitoring: Microdielectric Techniques, D.R. Day
Test Panels, D. Grossman and P. Patton
New! Design of Experiments for Coatings, M.J. Anderson and P.J. Whitcomb
New! Top 10 Reasons Not to Base Service Life Predictions upon Accelerated Lab Light Stability Tests, E.T. Everett
New! Under What Regulation? A.A. Tracton
COATING AND PROCESSING TECHNIQUES
Wire-Wound Rod Coating, D.M. MacLeod
Slot Die Coating for Low Viscosity Fluids, H.G. Lippert
Porous Roll Coater, F.S. McIntyre
Rotary Screen Coating, F.A. Goossens
Screen Printing, T.B. McSweeney
Flexography, R. Neumann
Ink-Jet Printing, N.L. Cameron
Electrodeposition of Polymers, G.E.F. Brewer
Electroless Plating, A. Vakelis
The Electrolizing Thin, Dense, Chromium Process, M. O'Mary
The Armoloy Chromium Process, M. O'Mary
Sputtered Thin Film Coatings, B.E. Aufderheide
New! Vapor Deposition Coating Technologies, L. Pranevicius
Cathodic Arc Plasma Deposition, H. Randhawa
Industrial Diamond and Diamondlike Films, A.H. Deutchman and R.J. Partyka
Tribological Synergistic Coatings, W. Alina
Chemical Vapor Deposition, D. G. Bhat
Solvent Vapor Emission Control, R. Rathmell
Surface Treatment of Plastics, W.F. Harrington, Jr.
Flame Surface Treatment, H.T. Lindland
Plasma Surface Treatment, S.L. Kaplan and P.W. Rose
Surface Pretreatment of Polymer Webs by Fluorine, R. Milker and A. Koch
Calendering of Magnetic Media, J.A. McClenathan
Embossing, J.A. Pasquale III
In-Mold Finishing, R.W. Carpenter
HVLP: The Science of High-Volume, Low-Pressure Finishing, S. Stalker
New! A Practical Guide to High-Speed Dispersion, H. Hockmeyer
MATERIALS
Acrylic Polymers, R.A. Lombardi and J.D. Gasper
Vinyl Ether Polymers, H.W. J. Müller
Poly(Styrene-Butadiene), R.W. Zempel
Liquid Polymers for Coatings, R.D. Athey, Jr.
Polyesters, H.F. Huber and D. Stoye
Alkyd Resins, K. Holmberg
The Polyurea Revolution: Protective Coatings for the 21st Century, B.R. Baxter
Phenolic Resins, K. Bourlier
Coal Tar and Asphalt Coatings, H.R. Stoner
Vulcanizate Thermoplastic Elastomers, C.P. Rader
Olefinic Thermoplastic Elastomers, J. Edenbaum
Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer (EVOH) Resins, R.H. Foster
Elastomeric Alloy Thermoplastic Elastomers, C.P. Rader
Polyvinyl Chloride and Its Copolymers in Plastisol Coatings, J. Edenbaum
Polyvinyl Acetal Resins, T.P. Blomstrom
Polyimides, B.H. Lee
Parylene Coating, W.F. Beach
Nitrocellulose, D.M. Zavisza
Soybean, Blood, and Casein Glues, A. Lambuth
Fish Gelatin and Fish Glue, R.E. Norland
Waxes, J.D. Bower
Carboxymethylcellulose, R.M. Davis
Hydroxyethylcellulose, L.A. Burmeister
Antistatic and Conductive Additives, B. Davis
Silane Adhesion Promoters, E.P. Plueddemann
Chromium Complexes, J.R. Harrison
Nonmetallic Fatty Chemicals as Internal Mold Release Agents in Polymers, K.S. Percell, H.H. Tomlinson, and L.E. Walp
Organic Peroxides, P.A. Callais
Surfactants for Waterborne Coatings Applications, S.P. Morell
Surfactants, Dispersants, and Defoamers for the Coatings, Inks, and Adhesives Industries, J.W. Du
Pigment Dispersion, T.G. Vernardakis
Colored Inorganic Pigments, P.A. Lewis
Organic Pigments, P.A. Lewis
Amino Resins, G.D. Vaughn
New! Driers, M. Nowak
New! Biocides for the Coatings Industry, K. Winkowski
New! Clays, A. Khokhani
New! Fluorocarbon Resins for Coatings and Inks, K.A. Wood
New! High Temperature Pigments, H. Hatcher
New! Polyurethane Associative Thickeners for Waterborne Coatings, D.N. Smith and D. van Peij
SURFACE COATINGS
Flexographic Inks, S. Gilbert
Multicolor Coatings, R.D. Athey, Jr.
Paintings Conservation Varnish, C.W. McGlinchey
Thermoset Powder Coatings, L.R. Waelde
Peelable Medical Coatings, D.A. Reinke
Conductive Coatings, R. Liepins
Silicone Release Coatings, R.P. Eckberg
Silicone Hard Coatings, E.A. Bernheim
Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives and Adhesive Products, D. Satas
Self-Seal Adhesives, L.S. Timm
Solgel Coatings, L.C. Klein
Radiation-Cured Coatings, J.V. Koleske
Nonwoven Fabric Binders, A.G. Hoyle
Fire-Retardant/Fire-Resistive Coatings, J. Green
Leather Coatings, V. Rajeckas
Metal Coatings, R.D. Athey, Jr.
Corrosion and Its Control by Coatings, C.H. Hare
Marine Coatings Industry, J. Hickey
Decorative Surface Protection Products, J.J. Shah
Coated Fabrics for Protective Clothing, N.J. Abbott
Coated Fabrics for Apparel Use: The Problem of Comfort, N.J. Abbott
Architectural Fabrics, M. Dery
Gummed Tape, M.C. Schmit
Transdermal Drug Delivery Systems, G.W. Cleary
Optical Fiber Coatings, K. Lawson
Exterior Wood Finishes, W.C. Feist
Pharmaceutical Tablet Coating, J.L. Johnson
Textiles for Coating, A. Matukonis
Nonwovens as Coating and Laminating Substrates, A.G. Hoyle
New! General Use of Inks and the Dyes Used to Make Them, C.D. Klein
New! Gravure Inks, S. Gilbert
New! Artist's Paints: Their Composition and History, M. Iskowitz
New! Fade Resistance of Lithographic Inks - A New Path Forward: Real World Exposures in Florida and Arizona Compared to Accelerated Xenon Arc Exposures, E.T. Everett, J. Lind, and J. Stack.
Biography
Arthur A. Tracton
"The compendious nature of the book could be valuable to a wide readership, including the industrialist and non-specialist coatings person, the expert who may wish to evaluate specific new processes, and researchers, students or practitioners who will find much of both value and interest throughout."
—Chemistry & Industry