Combined with a solid engineering background, this book provides the information and industrial case studies an engineer needs to both make informed decisions about selecting appropriate testing techniques and effectively troubleshoot problems in the field of plastics manufacturing. The scope of this book also includes relevant and concise information for data interpretation using the most important characterization techniques. Contents: Spectroscopy Gas Chromatography and Selective Mass Detection Thermal Properties Melt Rheology Mechanical Properties Permeability Properties Environmental Effects and Aging Electrical, Optical, and Acoustic Properties