In order to determine the true performance envelope of a plastic material, a comprehensive understanding of plastics behavior, such as its mechanical, thermal, electrical, rheological, physical and chemical properties as well as environmental resistance is necessary. This book provides a material science focused insight into modern polymer testing through discussion of test methods for various properties of plastics, related to different material types and forms, with reference to national, international and application/industry specific test methods in a practical, easy to understand manner.

Contents:
Preparation of Specimens
Determining Process-Related Properties
Mechanical Properties of Polymers
Fracture Toughness Measurements in Engineering Plastics
Testing of Physical Properties
Evaluating Environmental Stress Cracking resistance
Non-Destructive Polymer Testing
Hybrid Methods of Polymer Diagnostics
Testing of Composite Materials
Technological Testing Methods
Testing of Microcomponents