Introduction
Polyurethane Family of Plastics
Castable Polyurethanes
Comparison to Other Plastics
Health and Safety
Fundamentals
Basics
Fundamental Ingredients
System
Types of Polyurethane Systems
Commercial Types
System Selection
Commercial Types of Polyurethane Systems
Processing Selection
Mixing and Casting Polyurethanes
Basic Mixing and Casting
Background to Mixing and Casting
Calculations
Adjustments to the Amount of Curative Used
Method
Curing and Postcuring
Calculations
Tables
Supplementary (Additional) Casting Processes
Thick Cross-Sections
Bonding
Finishing
Postcure Bonding
Painting
Epoxy Blends
Millable Polyurethanes
Design Considerations
Quality of Part Required
Draft and Undercuts
Shrinkages
General Considerations in Mold Design
Parts in Compression
Bonded Parts
Wheels
Standard Polyurethane Properties
Introduction
Basic Comparisons
Viscosity of Prepolymers
Pot Life of Prepolymers
Curing and Postcuring
Slow Curing
Effect of Backbone Type
Polyether Urethanes
Range of Values within a NCO Level
Aliphatic Polyurethanes
Testing Polyurethanes
Quality Control and Assurance Testing
Introduction
Raw Materials Testing
Finished Products Testing
Standard Tests for Product Evaluation
Introduction
Prepolymer Properties
Processing Information
Cured Polyurethane Properties
Details of Procedures
Investigations into Structural Properties
Introduction
Structure from a Material Science Point of View
Structure from an Engineering Point of View
Infrared Spectroscopy
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
Dynamic Thermal Mechanical Analysis (DTMA)
Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA)
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)
Small-Angle X-Ray Scattering (SAXS)
Chemical Resistance
Introduction
Alphabetical List of Chemicals
Suitability Listings
Polyurethanes under Load
Introduction
Deformation Relationships
Stress
Shear
Compression Set
Flops
Introduction
Early Detection
Molding Problems
Problems on Demolding
Potential Problems
Returns from Customer
Premature End of Life
Health and Safety
Isocyanate Vapors
Curatives
Catalysts
General Chemicals
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)
Heat
Electrical Equipment
Compressed Gas Lines
Handling Tools, Materials, and Equipment
Glossary
Appendix
Biography
I.R. Clemitson worked in the chemical industry for 45 years, primarily involved with the production and development of rubbers and polyurethanes. He is a chartered member of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (MRACI CChem).
… a hands-on, practical approach to castable polyurethane compounds … very user-friendly.
—Michael Szycher, Sterling Biomedical, Lynnfield, Massachusetts, USA
