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Preface to the Second Edition
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Preface to the First Edition
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Listing of Co-authors
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Table of Contents
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Nomenclature (Selection)
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Terminology
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Symbols and Abbreviated Terms
34
1 Introduction
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1.1 The Genesis of Polymer Testing as a Science
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1.2 Factors Influencing Data Acquisition
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1.3 Classification of Polymer Testing Methods
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1.4 Standards and Regulatory Codes for Polymer Testing
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1.5 Compilation of Standards
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1.6 References by Area of Specialization
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2 Preparation of Specimens
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2.1 IntroductionThe main
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2.2 Testing Molding Materials
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2.3 Specimen Preparation
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2.3.1 General Remarks
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2.3.2 Specimen Preparation by Direct Shaping
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2.3.2.1 Production of Specimens from Thermoplastic Molding Materials
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2.3.2.2 Production of Specimens from Thermosetting Molding Materials
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2.3.2.3
2.3.2.3
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2.3.3 Specimen Preparation by Indirect Shaping
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2.3.4 Characterization of Specimen State
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2.4 Specimen Preparation and Conditioning
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2.5 Compilation of Standards
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2.6 References
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3 Determining Process-Related Properties
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3.1 Molding Materials
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3.2 Determining Bulk Material Properties
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3.2.1 Bulk Density, Compacted Apparent Density, Fill Factor
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3.2.2 Pourability, Angle of Repose, Slide Angle
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3.3 Determining the Properties of Fluids
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3.3.1 Rheological Fundamentals
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3.3.1.1 Viscosity of Newtonian and non-Newtonian Fluids
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3.3.1.2 Temperature and Pressure Dependence of Viscosity
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3.3.1.3 Molecular Mass Influence on Viscosity
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3.3.1.4 Volume Properties
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3.3.2 Measuring Rheological Properties
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3.3.2.1 Rheometry/Viscometry
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3.3.2.2 Rotational Rheometers
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3.3.2.3 Capillary Rheometers
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3.3.3 Selecting Measurement Methods for Characterizing PolymerMaterials
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3.4 Compilation of Standards
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3.5 References
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