Introduction to Fluoropolymers -- Materials of Construction -- Properties of Neat (Unfilled) and Filled Fluoropolymers -- Selecting Fluoropolymers for Corrosion Control -- Manufacturing of Parts from Polytetrafluoroetylene Polymers -- Manufacturing Parts from Melt-processible Fluoropolymers -- Fabrication Techniques for Fluoropolymers -- Design and Construction of Linings and Vessels -- Operations and Maintenance -- Failure Analysis -- Modeling and Mechanical Analysis of Fluoropolymer Components -- Cost Analysis -- Safety, Disposal, and Recycling of Fluoropolymers -- Future Trends -- 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.
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.