Plastics and coatings

This book presents a comprehensive overview of the durability of coatings and plastics, e. g., their chemical, photooxidation, moisture, heat, and solvent resistance. The scope ranges from predicting the service life performance of coatings and plastics to actual quantification of mechanical and physical manifestations of degradation. Stabilization mechanisms such as the role of pigments and light stabilizers are discussed as are the influence of processing conditions on residual stress and adhesion. This book will serve as an authoritative guide for practitioners in the plastics arena for use in material selection. Plastics are an increasing part of our way-of-life, and those who learn to properly utilize plastics, from concept design through end-of-life recycling, will gain a competitive advantage in the global marketplace. Contents: Durability in Coated Plastics Service-Life Prediction Stabilizer Materials Stabilization of Plastics Stabilization of Coatings Role of Stress on Durability Stabilization of Mold-in-Color Plastics Role of Plastic Molding on Stress Generation Weathering Test Methodology Plastic/Coating Adhesion Durability