Description
Book SynopsisDemystifies the largest volume manmade synthetic polymer by distillingthe fundamentals of what polyethylene is, how it''s made and processed,and what happens to it after its useful life is over.
Endorsement for Introduction to Industrial Polyethylene
I found this to be a straightforward, easy-to-read, and useful introductory text on polyethylene, which will be helpful for chemists, engineers, and students who need to learn more about this complex topic. The author is a senior polyethylene specialist and I believe we can all benefit from his distillation of knowledge and insight to quickly grasp the key learnings.
R.E. King III; Ciba Corporation (part of the BASF group)
Jargon used in industrial polyethylene technology can often be bewildering to newcomers. Introduction to Industrial Polyethylene educates readers on terminology commonly used in the industry and demystifies the chemistry of catalysts and cocatalysts employed in the manu
Trade Review
"This concise primer reviews the history of polyethylene and introduces basic features and nomenclatures for this versatile polymer." (Forbes.com, 1 November 2010)
Table of Contents
Preface ix
List of Tables xiii
List of Figures xv
Chapter 1 Introduction to Polymers of Ethylene 1
Chapter 2 Free Radical Polymerization of Ethylene 23
Chapter 3 Ziegler-Natta Catalysts 33
Chapter 4 Metal Alkyls in Polyethylene Catalyst Systems 45
Chapter 5 Chromium Catalysts 61
Chapter 6 Single Site Catalysts 71
Chapter 7 An Overview of Industrial Polyethylene Processes 85
Chapter 8 Downstream Aspects of Polyethylene 99
Glossary 117
Trade Name Index 125
Index 127
