Fundamentals of Pressure Sensitivity

Discussing the definition of pressure sensitivity and characterization of pressure-sensitive behavior, Volume 1 of the Handbook of Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives and Products presents the underlying theory beh

Istvan Benedek, Mikhail M. Feldstein

INTRODUCTION. HISTORY. DEFINITION OR PRESSURE SENSITIVITY AND CHARACTERIZATION OF PRESSURE-SENSITIVE BEHAVIOR. Definition of Pressure Sensitive and Criteria for Pressure Sensitivity. Characterization or Pressure Sensitivity by Tack, Peel Resistance and Shear Resistance. CHEMICAL AND MACROMOLECULARBASIS OF PRESSURE SENSTIVITIY. Molecular Mobility and its parameters. Molecular Structure and its Regulation. PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL BASIS OF PRESSURE SENSITIVITY. Physical Basis of Pressure Sensitivity. Mechanical Basis of Pressure Sensitivity. ABBREVIATION. INDEX.