Physical Test Methods for Elastomers [Hardcover]

This book provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of physical testing of elastomers (rubbers and thermoplastic elastomers) including mechanical, electrical, thermal and all aspects of durability. Elastomers are an important class of materials used in such products as tyres, seals and hose which have markedly different properties to other materials. The importance of testing of elastomers means that a comprehensive text on the subject is essential. The advantage over general materials testing books is being more specific while the advantage over general rubber technology books is that testing is dealt with in depth.

Section I: Before You Test

1 Introduction

2 General Considerations

3 Standards 

4 Conditioning and Test Atmospheres

Section II

Processing and Preparation for Test

5 Processability

6 Preparation of Test Pieces

7 Mass, Density and Dimensions

Section III

Short Term Mechanical Properties

8 Stress and Strain Data

9 Hardness

10 Tension

11 Compression

12 Shear and Flexure

13 Tear

Section IV

Time Dependent Properties

14 Dynamic Stress and strain

15 Creep, Relaxation and Set

Section V

Physical Properties

16 Electrical Properties

17 Thermal Properties

18 Permeability

Section VI

Durability

19 Friction and Abrasion

20 Fatigue

21 Effect of temperature

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