{"product_id":"industrial-photoinitiators-a-technical-guide-9781439827451","title":"Industrial Photoinitiators: A Technical Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe use of photoinitiators in the UV curing process shows remarkable possibilities in myriad applications. Highlighting critical factors such as reactivity, cure speeds, and application details, \u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial Photoinitiators: A Technical Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e is a practical, accessible, industrially oriented text that explains the theory, describes the products, and outlines the practice in simple language for the novice and expert alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe basics of UV light\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book begins by examining the nature of UV light and the types of commercial UV lamps that are available. It discusses the light absorption process and the excited states that are produced by the photoinitiator prior to the production of radicals. Next, the book examines the structure of the photoinitiator and the mechanism by which a reactive species is formed, along with the deactivating processes that inhibit the various photophysical and photochemical steps that occur as radicals are produced. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCommercial photoinitiators\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProviding a list of companies and suppliers, the author explores the distinct groups of commercial photoinitiators and the variations in their structure. He describes the factors that determine which photoinitiators should be chosen for a particular application and how the different types are used. He also explains the reasons why a cured coating may display yellowing and describes the use of stabilizers to reduce the yellowing effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCationic curing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExploring a small but growing area of interest in the UV curing industry, the book concludes by discussing cationic curing and examines the different scope of parameters and different chemistry involved. It also describes factors that affect the use of cationic photoinitiators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on more than 30 years of experience working with photoinitiators, W. Arthur Green offers a unique resource that provides product developers and others working in industry with the practical information they need to fully understand the basics of this evolving field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e W. Arthur Green\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/22\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781439827451\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eScitech Book News\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2010 pg. 172\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eW. Arthur Green received his degree in industrial chemistry in 1964 and has more than 40 years of experience working with photoinitiators. Since his retirement, he has continued to work part-time in the UV curing industry as a technical advisor and still presents papers and takes part in training sessions for companies involved in photoinitiators.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CRC Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44707528245363,"sku":"9781439827451","price":280.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_b2469646-c564-43e1-bd93-077c9ba94805.jpg?v=1775840466","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/industrial-photoinitiators-a-technical-guide-9781439827451","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}