TY - BOOK AU - Crompton, T. R. TI - Thermo-oxidative degradation of polymers SN - 9781847354 AV - TA455.P58 C76 2010eb U1 - 620.192 22 PY - 2010/// CY - Shrewsbury PB - ISmithers KW - Polymers KW - Analysis KW - Deterioration KW - SCIENCE KW - Chemistry KW - Organic KW - bisacsh KW - Polymères KW - Analyse KW - Dégradation KW - fast N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - The oxidative and thermal degradation of polymers has very important implications on their suitability for particular end-user applications. Particularly in relation to their physical properties and the lifetime over which the manufactured article retains these properties, after which they become unsuitable for purpose. This book brings together information on the thermooxidative resistance of polymers to change during processing and end-use life. Our present understanding of the chemical changes of the polymer that accompany degradation are also reviewed and the analytical methods by which ch ER -