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Developments in Plastics and Plastic Pipe
Author(s) -
Sweitzer Robert J.
Publication year - 1960
Publication title -
journal ‐ american water works association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.466
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1551-8833
pISSN - 0003-150X
DOI - 10.1002/j.1551-8833.1960.tb00606.x
Subject(s) - thermosetting polymer , polyvinyl chloride , materials science , thermoplastic , polyethylene , composite material , polymer science , acrylonitrile , polymer , copolymer
This article discusses research developments in plastics and plastic pipe. It begins by providing a brief overview of two general classes of plastic: thermoplastics, or celluloid; and, thermosetting plastics or phenol formaldehyde. The article discusses commercially important materials used for thermoplastic pipe, including: polyethylene; acrylonitrile‐ butadiene‐styrene (ABS); polyvinyl chloride (PVC); and, cellulose acetate butyrate (butyrate). Reinforced thermosetting plastics and their performance are discussed, along with an improvement process known as orientation.