The Basics of Testing Plastics: Mechanical Properties, Flame Exposure, and General Guidelines (Astm Manual Series)

This volume provides basic information for persons who are not well-experienced in the testing of plastics: chemists, materials engineers, technicians, salesmen, purchasing personnel, newly-appointed laboratory supervisors, quality control personnel, shop foremen, order correspondents, and many others who may work with test data. Covers: classifications and definitions, general guidelines for conducting tests and evaluating data, measuring mechanical properties of plastics, and responses to flame exposure.