Properties of Polymers, Fourth Edition
Properties of Polymers, Fourth Edition is a reference on relating polymer properties to chemical structure and estimating or predicting numerical properties. This substantial English-language book covers solid, liquid, and dissolved polymer states, with expanded topics including liquid crystalline polymers and polymer melts.
At a glance
- Explains methods for estimating and predicting numerical properties from polymer chemical structure.
- Addresses properties of polymers in solid, liquid, and dissolved states.
- Includes expanded discussion of electrical and magnetic properties, polymer-melt rheology, environmental behavior, and failure.
- Covers liquid crystalline polymers across chapters 6, 15, and 16.
- The listing describes more than 400 supporting illustrations.
Reference price: $405.00
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros
- Broad reference coverage connects chemical structure with polymer properties and prediction methods.
- The described subject matter spans several polymer states and specialized areas, including liquid crystalline polymers.
Cons
- At 1,032 pages and a listed weight of 5.75 pounds, it is a substantial reference rather than a compact introductory book.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Edition | 4th |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Elsevier Science |
| Publication date | April 27, 2009 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 1032 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0080548199 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0080548197 |
| Dimensions | 8 x 2 x 10.3 inches |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 5.75 pounds |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Polymer science students and researchers seeking a broad reference on structure-property relationships.
- Readers looking for coverage of property estimation, polymer melts, liquid crystalline polymers, or environmental behavior.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a short introduction or a lightweight, portable overview.
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Frequently asked questions
What topics does this edition cover?
The listing describes methods for relating polymer chemical structure to numerical properties, with coverage of solid, liquid, and dissolved states. It also identifies electrical and magnetic properties, polymer-melt rheology, environmental behavior and failure, and liquid crystalline polymers.
How extensive is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 1,032 pages and says the edition includes more than 400 supporting illustrations.
Who is this reference best suited to?
Its broad technical scope makes it most relevant to readers studying or working with polymer science, rather than someone looking for a brief introductory read.
