Handbook of Adhesives and Sealants

The Most Complete Guide to Adhesives and Sealants -- Now Expanded and Updated with the Latest Technical Advances and ProductsThe updated Second Edition ofHandbook of Adhesives and Sealantsbrings together the latest information on the use of adhesives and sealants for bonding or sealing.This focused yet comprehensive resource explores thermosetting, elastomeric, thermoplastic, and naturally occurring types -- and fully examines adhesive and sealant selection, specialty adhesives, and environmental and safety factors. The Second Edition ofHandbook of Adhesives and Sealantsnow features: A wealth of data from chemistry, material and surface sciences, and solid mechanics Updated references on materials and processes Numerous structural and nonstructural applicationsInside This Cutting-Edge Adhesives and Sealants Guide: * Introduction to Adhesives and Sealants * Theories of Adhesion * Properties of Adhesive Materials and the Interphase Region * Surfaces and Surface Preparation * Joint Design * Test Methods * Classification and Formulation * Thermosetting Types * Elastomeric Types * Thermoplastic Types * Naturally Occurring Types * Specialty Adhesives * Selection of Adhesives and Sealants * Bonding and Sealing Specific Substrates * Effect of the Environment * Application Processes * Environmental and Safety Factors * Adhesive Use in Various IndustriesNew to this edition: New sections on radiation curable adhesives, biologically and naturally occurring adhesives, nonconventional curing methods, reasons adhesives fail, structure-property relationships, nondestructive testing and failure analysis, and major trends in industrial applications.Petrie, Edward M. is the author of 'Handbook of Adhesives and Sealants', published 2006 under ISBN 9780071479165 and ISBN 0071479163.