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Umfang: 1 online resource (302 pages) : , color illustrations, photographs.

ISBN: 9781437778564 , 1437778569

Serie: Plastics Design Library

Anmerkung: Front Cover -- EXPANDED PTFE APPLICATIONS HANDBOOK -- Series Page -- EXPANDED PTFE APPLICATIONS HANDBOOK: TECHNOLOGY, MANUFACTURING AND APPLICATIONS -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgment -- 1 - History of Polytetrafluoroethylene and Expanded PTFE Membrane -- Part I: Discovery of Polytetrafluoroethylene -- 1.1 Discovery of Polytetrafluoroethylene -- 1.2 Roy Plunkett's Story -- 1.3 Commercialization of Polytetrafluoroethylene -- Part II: Invention of Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene -- 1.4 A New Type of Polytetrafluoroethylene -- 1.5 Early History of W.L. Gore and Associates -- 1.6 Discovery of Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene -- References -- 2 - Polytetrafluoroethylene: Properties and Structure -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Impact of F and CF Bonds on the Properties of Polytetrafluoroethylene -- 2.3 Crystalline Structure of Polytetrafluoroethylene -- 2.4 Branched Tetrafluoroethylene Chains: Perfluorinated Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer -- 2.4.1 Perfluorinated Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer -- 2.5 Reaction Mechanisms -- 2.6 Impact of Solvents on Fluoropolymers -- 2.7 Molecular Interaction of Polytetrafluoroethylene: Low Friction and Low Surface Energy -- 2.8 Conformations and Transitions of Polytetrafluoroethylene -- 2.8.1 Images of the Polytetrafluoroethylene Molecule -- 2.9 Microstructure and Fracture of Polytetrafluoroethylene -- References -- 3 - Manufacturing Polytetrafluoroethylene by Emulsion Polymerization -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Tetrafluoroethylene Preparation -- 3.3 Polymerization of Tetrafluoroethylene -- 3.4 Tetrafluoroethylene Polymers -- 3.4.1 Ammonium Perfluorooctanoate (Also C8) -- 3.4.2 Alternatives to Ammonium Perfluorooctanoate -- 3.5 Preparation of Polytetrafluoroethylene by Emulsion Polymerization -- 3.6 Emulsion Polymerization of Tetrafluoroethylene With Ammonium Perfluorooctanoate Replacements. , 3.7 Mechanism of Emulsion Polymerization of Tetrafluoroethylene -- 3.8 Development of Polytetrafluoroethylene for Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Applications -- Stretch Ratio and Ultimate Stretch Ratio Test -- Preparation of Test Specimen -- Stretch Procedure -- Tensile Break Strength Test -- Stretching Rate -- Stress Relaxation Time -- Stretch Test -- Preparation of Test Specimen -- Stretch Test -- Measurement of Stress Relaxation Time -- Stretch Procedure -- Stress Relaxation Time -- Break Strength -- Creep Rate -- Evaluation of Extrusion Pressure and Stretchability -- Measurement of Tensile Break Strength -- Measurement of the Endothermic Ratio -- Measurement of the Stress Relaxation Time -- 3.9 Fine Powder (Coagulated Dispersion) Products -- 3.10 Characterization of Polytetrafluoroethylene -- Fine Powder Polytetrafluoroethylene Resins -- Dispersions of Polytetrafluoroethylene -- References -- 4 - Fabrication and Processing of Fine Powder Polytetrafluoroethylene -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Background -- 4.3 Paste Extrusion Fundamentals -- 4.4 Resin Handling and Storage -- 4.5 Extrusion Aid or Lubricant -- 4.6 Blending the Resin With Lubricant -- 4.6.1 Pigment Addition -- 4.7 Preforming -- 4.8 Extrusion Equipment and Process -- 4.8.1 Extruder -- 4.8.2 Die -- 4.8.3 Drying -- 4.8.4 Sintering and Cooling -- 4.8.5 Reduction Ratio -- 4.9 Extrusion of Tubing -- 4.9.1 Blending Lubricant and Pigment and Preforming -- 4.9.2 Extrusion of Spaghetti Tubing -- 4.10 Unsintered Tape -- 4.10.1 Blending Lubricant and Pigment and Preforming -- 4.10.2 Extrusion of Round and Rectangular Bead -- 4.10.3 Calendaring -- 4.10.3.1 Calendaring Equipment -- 4.10.3.2 Calendaring Operation -- 4.10.4 Stretching the Polytetrafluoroethylene Tape -- 4.10.5 Final Tape Product -- References -- 5 - Expansion of Polytetrafluoroethylene Resins -- 5.1 Introduction. , 5.2 Manufacturing Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Articles -- 5.2.1 Basic Polytetrafluoroethylene Expansion Processes -- 5.2.2 Uniaxial Expansion -- 5.2.3 Biaxial Expansion -- 5.3 Microstructure of Polytetrafluoroethylene -- 5.4 Microstructure of Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene -- 5.5 Formation of Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene -- 5.6 Amorphous Locking -- 5.7 Characterization of Membrane Pores -- 5.7.1 Bubble Point -- 5.7.2 Derivation Young-Laplace Equation -- 5.7.3 Mercury Porosimetry -- 5.8 Summary -- References -- 6 - Manufacturing of Various Shapes of Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) -- 6.1 Planar Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Membranes -- 6.1.1 Uniaxial Orientation -- 6.1.2 Biaxial Expansion (Orientation) -- 6.2 Tubular Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Shapes -- 6.2.1 Complex Shape Tubular Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene -- 6.3 Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Fiber -- 6.3.1 High Tensile Strength Polytetrafluoroethylene Fiber -- 6.3.2 Production of Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Fiber -- 6.4 Densified Porous Polytetrafluoroethylene Membranes -- 6.5 Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Sheets -- 6.6 Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Tapes and Rods -- References -- 7 - Properties, Characteristics, and Applications of Expanded PTFE (ePTFE) Products -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Properties and Characteristics -- 7.3 Applications -- 7.3.1 Industrial and Process Filtration -- 7.3.2 Microfiltration Applications -- 7.3.3 Vent Filters and Breathers -- 7.3.4 Medical and Biological Uses -- 7.3.5 Cables and Cable Assemblies -- 7.3.6 Electronic and Electrochemical Materials -- 7.3.7 Sealants -- 7.3.8 Fibers and Fabrics -- References -- 8 - Expanded PTFE Use in Fabrics and Apparel -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Breathable Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Fabric Structure -- 8.3 Development History -- 8.4 Outdoor Apparel -- 8.4.1 Testing Apparel. , 8.4.2 Outdoor Footwear -- 8.4.3 Testing Footwear -- 8.4.4 Outdoor Gloves -- 8.5 Protective Apparel -- 8.6 Summary -- References -- 9 - Medical and Surgical Applications of Expanded PTFE -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Definition of Medical Devices -- 9.3 Classification of Devices -- 9.4 Designing Medical Devices -- 9.5 Biomaterials -- 9.6 Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene -- 9.7 Examples of Applications -- 9.7.1 Vascular Grafts -- 9.7.2 Patches -- 9.7.3 Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Lipoatrophy Implants -- 9.7.4 Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Sutures -- 9.7.5 Lead Assembly of Implanted Devices -- 9.7.6 Stents -- References -- 10 - Filtration -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Classification of Filtration Processes -- 10.3 Surface Filtration Processes -- 10.4 Types of Filtration -- 10.4.1 Gas-Solid Filtration -- 10.4.2 Solid-Liquid Filtration -- 10.5 Examples of Filtration Applications -- References -- 11 - Industrial and Other Applications of Expanded PTFE -- 11.1 Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Fiber -- 11.1.1 Oral Care -- 11.1.2 Sutures -- 11.1.3 Sewing Threads -- 11.1.4 Fishing Line -- 11.1.5 Weaving and Knitting Fiber -- 11.1.6 Ropes -- 11.2 Gaskets and Seals -- 11.2.1 Testing Gaskets -- 11.3 Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Vents -- References -- 12 - Electrical and Electronic Applications of Expanded PTFE -- 12.1 Coaxial Cables -- 12.2 Hook-Up Wire -- 12.3 Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Gasket -- 12.4 Disk Drive Filters -- References -- 13 - Surface Modification of Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 Surface Treatment of Polytetrafluoroethylene -- 13.3 Surface Treatment of Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Membrane -- 13.3.1 Surface Modification for Hydrophilicity and Adhesion -- 13.3.2 Surface Modification to Reduce Thrombogenicity -- 13.3.3 Mechanical Alteration of Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Surface. , References -- 14 - The Competitive Scene -- 14.1 Introduction -- 14.2 Other Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Players -- 14.2.1 General Electric -- 14.2.2 Donaldson Corporation -- 14.2.3 DeWal Industries -- 14.2.4 Zeus Industrial Products -- 14.2.5 C. R. Bard Corporation -- 14.2.6 Maquet Cardiovascular -- 14.2.7 Porex Corporation -- 14.2.8 Phillips Scientific -- 14.2.9 Asian Manufacturers -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- X -- Y -- Z -- Back Cover.

Weitere Ausg.: ISBN 9781437778557

Weitere Ausg.: ISBN 1437778550

Sprache: Englisch