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A. K. Ghosh, M. Dwivedi, Processability of Polymeric Composites,
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-3933-8_1
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The original version of this chapter was revised with the late correction received from the author.
The correction to this chapter can be found at https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-3933-8_10
Introduction
1.1
Processability – 3
1.2
Dimensions of Processability – 6
1.3
Influencing Parameters in Processability – 8
1.4
Classification – 10
1.4.1
Polymeric Matrix Composites (PMCs) – 11
1.4.2
Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) – 11
1.4.3
Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs) – 13
1.4.4
Carbon–Carbon Composites (CCCs) – 13
1.5
Properties of Reinforcements – 15
1.6
Properties of Matrix Resins – 19
1.7
Properties of Polymeric Composites – 20
1.7.1
Physical and Mechanical Behaviour – 21
1.7.2
Thermal Behaviour – 21
1.7.3
Electrical Behaviour – 24
1.7.4
Hygrothermal Behaviour – 24
1.7.5
Chemical and UV Resistance – 25
References – 28
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