Thermal Analysis of Polymers

This book is about thermal analysis as applied to polymers. It is organized by thermal analysis techniques and thus contains chapters on the core techniques of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA).In undertaking this project I wanted to write a book that described the underlying principles of the various thermal analysis techniques in a way that could be easily understood by those new to the field but sufficiently comprehensive to be of value to the experienced thermal analyst looking to refresh his or her skills. I wrote this book with a broad audience in mind, including all levels of thermal analysts, their supervisors, and those that teach thermal analysis. The purpose was to create a learning tool for the practitioner of thermal analysis.