CHE 411 - Course description
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2000 Catalog Description
Structure and physical properties of polymers. Molecular weight and molecular weight distributions. Polymer characterization techniques. Thermodynamics of polymeric solutions. Methods of polymer synthesis with emphasis on polymerization mechanisms and reaction kinetics, and their role in influencing polymer composition, structure and ultimate properties. Industrial polymerization processes. Degradation of polymeric materials. Composite technology. Mechanism of reinforcement. Forming of reinforcement plastic.
Prerequisite
CHEM - 231; Organic Chemistry I
CHEM - 232; Organic Chemistry II
Textbook
- Introduction to polymers, by R. J. Young, Chapman & Hall Publishers, 2nd ed.
- Principles of Polymer Engineering, by N. G. McCrum, C. P. Buckley and C. B.
- Bucknall, Oxford Science publications, 1989.
- Textbook of Polymer Science, by F. W. Billmeyer, A wiley-interscience Publication, 3rd ed.
References
- Polymers: Chemistry & Physics of modern materials, by J. M. G. Cowie, Published by international Textbook Company Limited, 1973.
- Engineering with polymers, by P. C. Powell, Chapman & Hall Publishers, 1st ed.1992.
- Principles of Polymer Chemistry, by P. J. Flory, Published by Cornell University Press.
Goals
- To understand the importance and significance of polymer technology.
- To develop a student’s ability to know the different types of plastic.
- To develop a student’s ability to relate the chemical structure of polymeric materials to their mechanical properties.
Topics
Introduction to polymer.
Molar mass and molar mass distribution.
Kinetics of polymerization reaction.
Degradation.
Mechanism of degradation.
Reinforced polymer.
Composite materials.
Forming of reinforced plastic.
Mechanism of fibre reinforcement.
Computer Usage
Basics
Laboratory Projects
Tensile test.
Impact test.
Density of polyethylene.
Crystallization behavior of polymers.
Waxes.
Melt Flow Index.
Thermal properties of polymers.
Engineering science
3 credits (100 %)
Engineering design
0 credits (0 %)
Prepared by
Prof. A. A. Wazzan
Date
03-04-2008
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