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1681 (v.4) Materials and Technology 112
Area: | Department of Applied Physics |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 2 Hours Fortnightly |
Syllabus: | Introduction to Plastics and Rubbers - history, classification, advantages/disadvantages, uses. Polymer Chemistry and Structure - polymerisation reactions, structures. Ingredients of Plastics and Rubbers - resins, additives, reinforcements, fillers. Properties of Plastics and Rubbers - electrical, optical, thermal and mechanical properties, flammability. Forms of Plastics - adhesives, films, foams, filaments and fibres, coatings, composites. Production Techniques - moulding, extrusion, laminating. Healthand Safety - hazards, toxicity, waste pollution, recycling. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will understand the role of chemical structural characteristics that affect the physical and mechanical properties of polymeric materials. They will be able to describe a typical polymer molecule in terms of its chain structure and how the molecule may be generated by repeating mer units, draw mer structures of some common thermoplastics, thermosets and rubbers and describe addition and condensation polymerisation mechanics. This unit will allow them to cite the general characteristics of polymers and their applications and name the various types of polymer additives and how they modify the properties of plastics. Students will be able to describe how the density, stiffness, strength and ductility of semicrystalline polymers are influenced by the degree of crystallinity and explain the influence of polymer chemistry on melting and glass-transition temperatures. Finally they will have gained an understanding of the health and safety issues when dealing withplastics, rubbers and plastics and comprehend the problems of environmental and waste pollution and recycling of polymers. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Richardson, T. L. and Lokensgard, E., 1997, 'Industrial Plastics - Theory and Application', Delmar Publishers, Albany. Callister, W. D., 2003, 'Materials Science and Engineering - An Introduction', Wiley and Sons, New York. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 105. Laboratory 15%. Test 15%. Final Examination 60%. |
Field of Education: | 10300 Physics and Astronomy (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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