Foamed plastics
Suh, KW
HERO ID
3833301
Reference Type
Book/Book Chapter
Subtype
Encyclopedia
Year
2000
Language
English
| HERO ID | 3833301 |
|---|---|
| Material Type | Encyclopedia |
| Year | 2000 |
| Title | Foamed plastics |
| Book Title | Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology |
| Authors | Suh, KW |
| Publisher Text | John Wiley and Sons, Inc |
| City | Hoboken, NJ |
| Abstract | This article is concerned with the general theory of expansion, manufacturing processes, properties, and applications of foamed (cellular) plastics. The high strength-to-weight ratio, excellent insulating properties, and cushioning properties of cellular plastics have contributed to the development and growth of the broad range of cellular plastics in use. The total usage of foamed plastics in the United States has risen from 441 thousand metric tons in 1967 to 1.6 million metric tons in 1982 and has been projected to rise to about 2.8 million metric tons in 1995. The manufacturing processes for cellular polymers are described in terms of three classified methods based on the cell growth and stabilization processes. The properties of cellular plastics including mechanical, thermal, electrical, and environmental aging properties, are summarized. A general discussion is given on the properties of cellular plastic necessary in many applications such as the comfort cushioning, thermal insulation, packaging, structural components, buoyancy, electrical insulation, and space-filling markets. A brief discussion is also given on the process economics, raw materials, and energy considerations for the commercial products of primary importance. |
| Doi | 10.1002/0471238961.06150113192108.a01 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |