Fluoropolymers Applications in Chemical Processing Industries
The Definitive User's Guide and Databook
by Sina Ebnesajjad
and Pradip R. Khaladkar

Features:

• Extensive data on fluoropolymer properties, including permeation and environmental stress cracking as well as detailed guidelines for selecting fluoropolymers for corrosion control

• Comprehensive information on the design, construction, manufacturing, fabrication and finishing technologies of fluoropolymer components exposed to harsh chemical environments

• Thoroughly discusses processing equipment operation and maintenance of the fluoropolymer components; laboratory techniques to determine the cause of the failure of parts; and how to predict and analyze failure

• Cost analysis, safety, recycling, and global growth trends of the future of fluoropolymers components for corrosion control

This is a self-contained collection of data and information on applications of fluoropolymers components for corrosion control in chemical processing industries. Due to their superior properties, fluoropolymers have been rapidly replacing metal alloys for preserving the purity of processing streams in the chemical processing, plastics, food, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and pulp and paper industries.

Contents

1. Introduction to Fluoropolymers
   1. What are Fluoropolymers?
   2. Fundamental Properties of Fluoropolymers
   3. Developmental History of Fluoropolymers
   4. Examples of Uses of Fluoropolymers

2. Materials of Construction
   5. Historical Background
   6. Definition of Polymer-based Materials
   7. Comparison Between Polymer-based Materials and Metals
   8. Applications of Polymer-based Materials for Corrosion Control

3. Properties of Neat (Unfilled) and Filled Fluoropolymers
   9. Influence of Processing on Fluoroplastics
   10. Chemical Compatibility of Fluoropolymers
   11. Permeation Fundamentals
   12. Environmental Stress Cracking
   13. Properties and Characteristics of PTFE
   14. Properties and Characteristics of Melt-processible Fluoroplastics

4. Selecting Fluoropolymers for Corrosion Control
   15. Economics of Selecting Fluoropolymers
   16. Preparing to Determine Compatibility
   17. Current Technology for Determining Compatibility

5. Manufacturing of Parts from Polytetrafluoroetylene Polymers
   18. Granular Resin Processing
   19. Fine Powder Resin Processing
   20. Fluoropolymer Dispersion Processing

6. Manufacturing Parts from Melt-processible Fluoropolymers
   21. Materials of Construction
   22. Rheology of Fluoropolymer Melts
   23. Thermal Stability of Fluoropolymers
   24. Melt Extrusion
   25. Fluoropolymer Tube Extrusion
   26. Fluoropolymer Film Extrusion
   27. Injection Molding
   28. Rotational Molding
   29. Other Part Manufactuing Techniques
   30. Vacuum Bagging

7. Fabrication Techniques for Fluoropolymers
   31. Machining
   32. Adhesive Bondinig Methods
   33. Welding and Joining
   34. Heat Bonding
   35. Thermoforming
   36. Other Processes

8. Design and Construction of Linings and Vessels
   37. Lining of Vessels
   38. Lining of Pipes and Fittings
   39. Lined Valves
   40. Lined Hoses
   41. Lined Expansion Joints
   42. Lining or Coatings of Internals
   43. Design and Fabrication of Vessels for Lining
   44. Shop versus Field Fabrication

9. Operations and Maintenance
   45. Operations
   46. Maintenance
   47. Repairs

10. Failure Analysis
    48. Part Failure
    49. Defect Analysis
    50. Application of Failure Analysis Methodology
    51. Surface Analysis
    52. Examples of Failure Analysis
    53. Physical Defects Due to Part Fabrication

11. Modeling and Mechanical Analysis of Fluoropolymer Components
    54. Review of Modeling Techniques
    55. Currently Available Material Models
    56. Failure and Deformation Principles
    57. Examples

12. Cost Analysis
    58. Cost Analysis

13. Safety, Disposal, and Recycling of Fluoropolymers
    59. Toxicology of Fluoropolymers
    60. Thermal Properties of Fluoropolymers
    61. Emission During Processing
    62. Safety Measures
    63. Food Contact and Medical Applications
    64. Fluoropolymer Scrap and Recycling
    65. Environmental Protection and Disposal Method

14. Future Trends
    66. Fluoropolymer Applications
    67. Fluoropolymer Resin Manufacturing
    68. Growth of Fluoropolymer Industries
    69. Technological Needs of Chemical Processing Industry

Appendix I: Permeation Properties of Perfluoroplastics
Appendix II: Permeation Properties of Partially Fluorinated Fluoroplastics
Appendix III: Permeation of Automotive Fuels Through Fluoroplastics
Appendix IV: Permeation of Organic and Inorganic Chemicals Through Fluoroplastic Films
Appendix V: Chemical Resistance of Thermoplastics

Glossary
Trademarks
Index

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