Practical Polymer Analysis

Focusing on practical aspects of polymer analysis, this book provides detailed methods for examining both major polymers and minor non-polymeric components in formulations. It discusses a comprehensive scheme for polymer examination, incorporating both modern and classical analytical techniques. The text emphasizes the importance of classifying polymers by separating them into pure and non-polymeric fractions, followed by qualitative and quantitative elemental analyses, and in some cases, functional group analysis.