This review encompases fundamental principles and rheological equations of state, polymer melt rheology (shear and extensional flow, viscoelasticity, die swell and melt fracture) and rheological measurement techniques. It describes the main plastics processing techniques and explains influence of polymer melt rheology upon their operation. 48 figures and more than 80 equations enhance the review, which is also supported by extensive, indexed bibliography.

From the Table of Contents:

• Rheological Equations of State
  
• Fundamental Principles of Rheology
  
• Polymer Melt Rheology
  
• Rheological Techniques
  
• Polymer Processing (extrusion, injection molding, calendering, rotational casting)
  
• The Effect of Rheology on Polymer Processing
  
• Rheology in the Design
  

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