Download or read book Plastics Compounding and Polymer Processing written by Klemens Kohlgrüber and published by Carl Hanser Verlag GmbH Co KG. This book was released on 2021-12-06 with total page 878 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plastics production comprises the main process steps "synthesis (reaction)", "preparation/compounding" at the raw material manufacturer and compounder, and "processing" (shaping into semi-finished or finished products). In this handbook, the central middle step, preparation and compounding, is discussed. The preparation tasks include the removal of components, the incorporation of additives, and the change of particle size. Compounding is the incorporation of additives into a polymer or plastic. The process engineering fundamentals and the specific equipment and machines used are described. The specialist authors impart their knowledge from the fields of research, polymer production, and equipment/machine production with applications in plastics technology.