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Polymers in Aggressive and Corrosive Environments (PACE), 2004
Smithers Information Ltd, Oct 2004, Pages: 226
This two-day conference focused on the use of polymers (including thermoplastics, thermosets, rubbers, reinforced plastics and coatings) in aggressive and/or corrosive environments.
Aggressive chemical environments are surprisingly common, and not just in the pipe or chemical industries. Cleaning fluids, solvents, aircraft and vehicle oils and fuels, bleach, oxidising agents, acids and alkalis present a corrosion threat. Even ordinary water and steam can induce damage over time.
Plastics and reinforced plastics can resist some of the chemicals that are most damaging to metals, although they may be susceptible to stress cracking as a result of the combination of stress and chemicals. There may be deterioration in their mechanical properties as a result of swelling by the liquid. Food packaging, landfill membranes and medical devices also need to be able to withstand the processes of permeation and diffusion. Even coffee machines operate almost continuously in demanding environments.
Polymer coatings can be used to protect metal substrates. Rubber products are sometimes deployed in corrosive situations, often requiring careful choice of the elastomer. It is desirable for all these corrosion resistant materials to be able to withstand a wide range of operating temperatures as well as corrosive chemicals.
The range of expert presentation presented aimed to discuss these issues.
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