Handbook of Adhesives and Sealants

Preface Preface to the First Edition Part I: Introduction to Adhesives and Sealants Chapter 1: Overview of Adhesives and Sealants Chapter 2: Theories of Adhesion Chapter 3: Universal Factors Contributing to Success or Failure Chapter 4: Bulk Properties of the Adhesive and the Interphase Chapter 5: Stress and Joint Design Chapter 6: Test Methods for Consistency and Working Properties Chapter 7: Tests on Adhesive Joints Chapter 8: Quality Control, Nondestructive Testing, and Failure Analysis Chapter 9: Surfaces and Surface Preparation Chapter 10: Primers and Adhesion Promoters Chapter 11: Classification Methods Part II: Adhesive Systems Chapter 12: Adhesive Formulation Chapter 13: Epoxy, Polyurethane, Acrylic, and Cyanoacrylate Adhesives Chapter 14: Other Thermosetting Adhesives Chapter 15: Thermoplastic Adhesives Chapter 16: Naturally Occurring Adhesives Chapter 17: Selection of Adhesives Part III: Sealant Systems Chapter 18: Sealant Formulation Chapter 19: Sealant Families Chapter 20: Selecting and Using Sealants Part IV: Methods of Setting Chapter 21: Reactive Systems Chapter 22: Systems Based on Solvent or Water Loss Chapter 23: Systems Based on Hardening from the Melt Chapter 24: Methods of Joining Plastics Other than with Adhesives Part V: Environment, Production, Applications Chapter 25: Effects of the Environment Chapter 26: Production Processes and Equipment Chapter 27: Health, Safety, and Environmental Issues Chapter 28: Bonding and Sealing Specific Substrates Chapter 29: Major Trends in Technology and Markets Appendix A: Glossary Appendix B: Other Sources of Information Appendix C: Specification and Standards Appendix D: Surface Preparation Methods for Common Substrate Materials Appendix E: Suppliers to the Adhesive and Sealant Industry Conversion Factors Index

Edward M. Petrie received his BS in Chemical Engineering and MS in Polymer Science from Carnegie-Mellon University and his MBA from Duquesne University. He began his career at Westinghouse Electric Corporations Research Center in the Polymers and Plastics Department. His last corporate assignment was Program Manager in ABB Corporate Research. As a specialist in all areas of adhesion and adhesives, Mr. Petrie served as technical consultant to both end-users and formulators in the operating divisions of Westinghouse and ABB. He, therefore, has seen many diverse applications, problems, and opportunities relative to adhesive bonding. Currently, Mr. Petrie is an independent consultant.