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Giant molecules refers mainly to polymers, which are large molecules that exhibit specific physical and biological properties related to their shape, size, orientation, and environment. Giant Molecules, Second Edition will appeal to individuals who have a personal or professional interest in polymer...

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Main Authors: Carraher, Charles E
Group Author: Seymour, Raymond B. Raymond Benedict, 1912-1991.
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Literature type: Electronic eBook
Language: English
Edition: 2nd ed. /
Series: Wiley InterScience electronic collection
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Online Access: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/0471457191
Summary: Giant molecules refers mainly to polymers, which are large molecules that exhibit specific physical and biological properties related to their shape, size, orientation, and environment. Giant Molecules, Second Edition will appeal to individuals who have a personal or professional interest in polymers, as well as to college chemistry and materials science students who study polymers.
Item Description: Revised edition of: Giant molecules / Raymond B. Seymour, Charles E. Carraher. c1990.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (xvi, 483 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 29-30) and index.
ISBN: 0471457213
9780471457213
0471457191
9780471457190
9780471273998
0471273996
Index Number: QD381
CLC: O63
Contents: The Building Blocks of Our World -- Small Organic Molecules -- Introduction to the Science of Giant Molecules -- Relationships Between the Properties and Structure of Giant Molecules -- Physical and Chemical Testing of Polymers -- Thermoplastics -- Engineering Plastics -- Thermosets -- Fibers -- Rubbers (Elastomers) -- Paints, Coatings, Sealants, and Adhesives -- Composites -- Natures Giant Molecules: The Plant Kingdom -- Natures Giant Molecules: The Animal Kingdom -- Derivatives of Natural Polymers -- Inorganic Polymers -- Specialty Polymers -- Additives and Starting Materials -- The Future