Download or read book Practical Guide to Polyimides written by Marc J. M. Abadie and published by iSmithers Rapra Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Polyimides are very durable, easy to machine and have exceptional heat and chemical resistance. They are also highly insulative and do not contaminate their surroundings. Their strength and heat and chemical resistance are so great that they are often used to replace glass and metals, such as steel, in many demanding industrial applications. Polyimides are even used in many everyday applications. They are used in cars both externally and internally because they can withstand the intense heat and the corrosive lubricants, fuels, and coolants found in cars. They are also used in the construction.