Overview

The Handbook of Adhesives and Sealants, 2nd Edition is primarily written to assist all those who have a permanent or temporary interest in adhesives and sealants. For those new to the field, the Handbook will provide a fundamental knowledge base of materials and processes as well as reasons why they work and (more importantly) why they don’t work. To the more experienced reader, the breadth and thoroughness of the Handbook will provide a way to reduce time spent on trial and error development or on searching for the optimal recommended process. For the academic, the Handbook will connect the important theories regarding surface science, polymeric materials, and mechanics with practical products and applications of commercial significance. This edition includes major new sections on radiation curable adhesive, biological and naturally occurring adhesives, inorganic adhesives, role of bulk properties of the adhesive, non-destructive testing, and industrial application methods. A completely new chapter is devoted to adhesives used in various industries such as automobile, electrical / electronic, construction, packaging, aerospace, household do-it-yourself, and medical.

Table of contents

Preface
Preface to the First Edition
Part I: Introduction to Adhesives and Sealants
Chapter 1: Overview of Adhesives and Sealants
Chapter 2: Theories of Adhesion
Chapter 3: Universal Factors Contributing to Success or Failure
Chapter 4: Bulk Properties of the Adhesive and the Interphase
Chapter 5: Stress and Joint Design
Chapter 6: Test Methods for Consistency and Working Properties
Chapter 7: Tests on Adhesive Joints
Chapter 8: Quality Control, Nondestructive Testing, and Failure Analysis
Chapter 9: Surfaces and Surface Preparation
Chapter 10: Primers and Adhesion Promoters
Chapter 11: Classification Methods
Part II: Adhesive Systems
Chapter 12: Adhesive Formulation
Chapter 13: Epoxy, Polyurethane, Acrylic, and Cyanoacrylate Adhesives
Chapter 14: Other Thermosetting Adhesives
Chapter 15: Thermoplastic Adhesives
Chapter 16: Naturally Occurring Adhesives
Chapter 17: Selection of Adhesives
Part III: Sealant Systems
Chapter 18: Sealant Formulation
Chapter 19: Sealant Families
Chapter 20: Selecting and Using Sealants
Part IV: Methods of Setting
Chapter 21: Reactive Systems
Chapter 22: Systems Based on Solvent or Water Loss
Chapter 23: Systems Based on Hardening from the Melt
Chapter 24: Methods of Joining Plastics Other than with Adhesives
Part V: Environment, Production, Applications
Chapter 25: Effects of the Environment
Chapter 26: Production Processes and Equipment
Chapter 27: Health, Safety, and Environmental Issues
Chapter 28: Bonding and Sealing Specific Substrates
Chapter 29: Major Trends in Technology and Markets
Appendix A: Glossary
Appendix B: Other Sources of Information
Appendix C: Specification and Standards
Appendix D: Surface Preparation Methods for Common Substrate Materials
Appendix E: Suppliers to the Adhesive and Sealant Industry
Conversion Factors
Index

Biographical note

Edward M. Petrie is an independent consultant specializing in all areas of adhesion and adhesives. He is also a technical advisor to SpecialChem, a Web site where he provides articles devoted to adhesives and sealants and conducts webnars with attendees from around the world. Mr. Petrie formerly served as a technical consultant to both end-users and formulators in the operating divisions of Westinghouse and ABB.

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The Most Complete Guide to Adhesives and Sealants -- Now Expanded and Updated with the Latest Technical Advances and Products

The updated Second Edition of Handbook of Adhesives and Sealants brings together the latest information on the use of adhesives and sealants for bonding or sealing.

This focused yet comprehensive resource explores thermosetting, elastomeric, thermoplastic, and naturally occurring types -- and fully examines adhesive and sealant selection, specialty adhesives, and environmental and safety factors. The Second Edition of Handbook of Adhesives and Sealants now features:
A wealth of data from chemistry, material and surface sciences, and solid mechanics
Updated references on materials and processes
Numerous structural and nonstructural applications

Inside This Cutting-Edge Adhesives and Sealants Guide:
* Introduction to Adhesives and Sealants * Theories of Adhesion * Properties of Adhesive Materials and the Interphase Region * Surfaces and Surface Preparation * Joint Design * Test Methods * Classification and Formulation * Thermosetting Types * Elastomeric Types * Thermoplastic Types * Naturally Occurring Types * Specialty Adhesives * Selection of Adhesives and Sealants * Bonding and Sealing Specific Substrates * Effect of the Environment * Application Processes * Environmental and Safety Factors * Adhesive Use in Various Industries

New to this edition:
New sections on radiation curable adhesives, biologically and naturally occurring adhesives, nonconventional curing methods, reasons adhesives fail, structure-property relationships, nondestructive testing and failure analysis, and major trends in industrial applications.