Alkylene Oxides and Their Polymers [Hardcover]

A comprehensive treatment of a large family of polymers useful in a wide range of applications in such fields as automotive, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, metal-working, mining, industrial coating, textile, construction, and home furnishings. Summarizes the chemistry and mechanisms; provides basic prepa1. INTRODUCTION: THE POLY (ALKYLENE OXIDE)S. 2. ALKYLENE OXIDES: MANUFACTURE, CHEMISTRY, AND APPLICATIONS. 3. EARLY HISTORY OF THE POLY (ALKYLENE OXIDE)S. References. 4. POLYMERIZATION OF 1,2-EPOXIDES. 5. CHEMISTRY OF THE POLY (ALKYLENE OXIDE)S. 6. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF POLY (ALKYLENE OXIDE)S. 7. UTILITY OF THE POLY (ALKYLENE OXIDE)SA comprehensive treatment of a large family of polymers useful in a wide range of applications in such fields as automotive, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, metal-working, mining, industrial coating, textile, construction, and home furnishings. Summarizes the chemistry and mechanisms; provides basic prepaUS? 1991 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC