... high-performance polymers and engineering plastics. According to the ASM Handbook, engineering plasticsare defined as “Synthetic polymers of a resin-based material that have load-bearing characteristics and ... substrate of a lined component. Corrosion of Polymers and Elastomers1 2q 2006 by Taylor & Francis Group, LLCSwelling can cause softening of the polymer, introduce high stresses, and cause ... metals and ceramics.” Others have limitedthe term to thermoplastics only. Many engineering polymers are reinforced and/ or alloy polymers (a blend of polymers) . Polyethylene, polypropylene,PVC, and...