| Dynamic
Mechanical Analysis: A Practical Introduction
| Kevin
Menard |
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Consultant,
Denton, Texas, USA |
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- Introduces
DMA, its history, and its current position as part of thermal
analysis on polymers
- Discusses
major types of instrumentation, including oscillatory rotational,
oscillatory axial, and torsional pendulum
- Describes
analytical techniques in terms of utility, quality of data,
methods of calibration, and suitability for different types
of materials
- Assesses
applications for thermoplastics, thermosetting systems, and
thermosets
Although
dynamical mechanical analysis or spectroscopy has left the domain
of the rheologist and has become a prevalent tool in the analytical
laboratory, it is still common to hear, "What is DMA, and
what will it tell me?" or "I think I could use a DMA,
but I cannot justify its cost." Previously, the novice in
the field had to sort through texts on thermal analysis, rheology,
and materials science just to find basic information - until now.
This book provides the chemist, chemical engineer, or materials
scientist with a starting point to understand the applications
of dynamic mechanical analysis, its workings, and its advantages
and limitations.
Discussions include:
o rheological concepts
o stress-strain
o data handling
o experimental techniques and considerations
o test methods, such as frequency sweeps and time-temperature
curves
o data analysis |
