The book "Hansen Solubility Parameters: A User's Handbook" by Charles M. Hansen, in its second edition, provides a comprehensive guide to the use and application of Hansen Solubility Parameters (HSPs). HSPs are used to predict the solubility and compatibility of polymers, chemicals, and surfaces, and have found wide applications in various industries, including coatings, chemical resistance, and environmental stress cracking. The book begins with an introduction to solubility parameters, explaining their importance in predicting solubility relations and their practical applications. It then delves into the theoretical foundations, including the Prigogine Corresponding States Theory and statistical thermodynamics, which are used to calculate the HSPs. The text covers various methods for characterizing polymers, surfaces, and fillers, and discusses the practical applications of HSPs in different industries. Key chapters include: - **Chapter 3**: Statistical Thermodynamic Calculations of the Hydrogen Bonding, Dipolar, and Dispersion Solubility Parameters. - **Chapter 4**: The Hansen Solubility Parameters (HSP) in Thermodynamic Models for Polymer Solutions. - **Chapter 9**: Applications of HSPs in asphalt, bitumen, and crude oils. - **Chapter 10**: Determination of HSP values for carbon dioxide. - **Chapter 11**: Use of HSPs to identify cleaning applications for "designer" solvents. - **Chapter 14**: Environmental Stress Cracking (ESC) in polymers. - **Chapter 16**: Absorption and diffusion in polymers. The book also includes appendices with detailed tables and additional information, as well as references and a list of trade names and suppliers. Overall, the book serves as a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in the field of polymer science and related disciplines.The book "Hansen Solubility Parameters: A User's Handbook" by Charles M. Hansen, in its second edition, provides a comprehensive guide to the use and application of Hansen Solubility Parameters (HSPs). HSPs are used to predict the solubility and compatibility of polymers, chemicals, and surfaces, and have found wide applications in various industries, including coatings, chemical resistance, and environmental stress cracking. The book begins with an introduction to solubility parameters, explaining their importance in predicting solubility relations and their practical applications. It then delves into the theoretical foundations, including the Prigogine Corresponding States Theory and statistical thermodynamics, which are used to calculate the HSPs. The text covers various methods for characterizing polymers, surfaces, and fillers, and discusses the practical applications of HSPs in different industries. Key chapters include: - **Chapter 3**: Statistical Thermodynamic Calculations of the Hydrogen Bonding, Dipolar, and Dispersion Solubility Parameters. - **Chapter 4**: The Hansen Solubility Parameters (HSP) in Thermodynamic Models for Polymer Solutions. - **Chapter 9**: Applications of HSPs in asphalt, bitumen, and crude oils. - **Chapter 10**: Determination of HSP values for carbon dioxide. - **Chapter 11**: Use of HSPs to identify cleaning applications for "designer" solvents. - **Chapter 14**: Environmental Stress Cracking (ESC) in polymers. - **Chapter 16**: Absorption and diffusion in polymers. The book also includes appendices with detailed tables and additional information, as well as references and a list of trade names and suppliers. Overall, the book serves as a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in the field of polymer science and related disciplines.