This guide to fluoroelastomer chemistry, processing technology, and related applications explains fluorocarbon elastomers, their character, properties, developmental history, and uses in addition to monomer characteristics and synthesis, polymerization, production, cure systems, processing, fluid resistance, and safety and disposal. Specific compounds described are those for O-rings, molded goods, auto fuel systems, auto power train service, and power plant service. The book is for materials scientists and engineers in the automotive, aerospace, chemical, chemical process, and power generation industries. Moore is a retired research engineer. Annotation © 2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR