Handbook of Thermoset Plastics

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Handbook of Thermoset Plastics is written by Rodney Patterson and published by Elsevier Inc. Chapters. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0128090766 (ISBN 10) and 9780128090763 (ISBN 13).

Cross-linked thermoplastics represent an important class of materials for numerous applications such as heat-shrinkable tubing, rotational molded parts, and polyolefin foams. By cross-linking olefins, their mechanical performance can be significantly enhanced. This chapter covers the three main methods for the cross-linking of thermoplastics: radiation cross-linking, chemical cross-linking with organic peroxides, and cross-linking using silane-grafting agents. It also considers the major effects of the cross-linking procedure on the performance of the thermoplastic materials discussed.