This vastly expanded 2nd edition contains all the new developments since 1985. It describes significant new phenolic resin chemistry, new applications with up-to-date developments, and includes detailed standardized test methods important for ISO 9001 ff certification.

Table of Contents

Part A: Chemistry/Production: Raw Materials; Phenolic Resins: Chemistry, Reactions, Mechanism.- Production of Phenolic Resins.- Structure (Methods of Analysis). Part B: Application of Phenolic Resins: Thermosets: Overview, Definitions and Comparisons.- Economic Significance of Phenolic Resins, Survey of Applications and Six Bonding Functions.- Chemical, Physical and Application Technology Parameters of Phenolic Resins.- Industrial Safety and Ecological Questions (Raw Materials, Recycling, Environment).- Conclusion: Guidelines for Future Developments of Phenolic Resins and Related Technologies.

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Second, completely revised edition!