Dynamic mechanical analysis : a practical introduction

Dynamic Mechanical Analysis serves as a systemic study of manufacturing polymeric materials and components as well as for developing new materials. This introduction 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: - rheological concepts - stress-strain - data handling - experimental techniques and considerations - test methods, such as frequency sweeps and time-temperature curves - data analysis.

although Dynamical Mechanical Analysis Or Spectroscopy Has Left Thedomain 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: Rheological Concepts Stress-strain Data Handling Experimental Techniques And Considerations Test Methods, Such As Frequency Sweeps And Time-temperature Curves Data Analysis

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this Introduction Provides Chemists, Chemical Engineers And Materials Scientists With A Starting Point To Understanding The Applications Of Dynamic Mechanical Analysisor Spectroscopyit Workings, And The Advantages And Limitations Of The Technique. The Book Discusses Major Types Of Instrumentation Including Oscillatory Rotational, Oscillatory Axial And Torsional Pendulum, And Describes Analytical Techniques In Terms Of Utility, Quality Of Data, Methods Of Calibration, And Suitability For Different Types Of Materials. The Author Emphasizes The Use Of Dma Data To Complement Other Thermal Analysis On Polymers. Annotation C. Book News, Inc., Portland, Or (booknews.com)

Dynamical mechanical analysis(DMA) or spectroscopy has left the domain of the rheologist and has become a prevalent tool in the analytical laboratory. However, information on the use of this important tool is still scattered among a range of books and articles. Novices in the field have to dig through thermal analysis, rheology, and materials texts just to find the basics. Updated with new material, expanded practical explanations, and new applications, Dynamic Mechanical Analysis, Second Edition continues to give chemists, engineers, and materials scientists a starting point for applying DMA to their individual fields. It imparts a clear understanding of how DMA works, its advantages, and possible limitations. Additional topics include stress/strain, data handling, experimental technology, test methods, and data analysis. One of the only references dedicated to DMA, this accessible and easy-to-read guide gathers the most pertinent information available on this important technique. This introduction 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 limits. Chapters discuss rheological concepts, data quality assurance, as well as experimental techniques and considerations. Other topics include test methods, such as frequency sweeps and time-temperature curves, as well as simple and complex data analysis.-- 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.