4772 (v.3) Polymers 301
Area: | Department of Applied Chemistry |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Lecture: | 2 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Practical: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 4776 (v.6) Structure of Solids 201 or any previous version
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Properties of plastics, polymerisation processes, examples. Structure of thermoplastics, molecular weights, molecular weight distributions, effect of structure on properties. Structure and properties of thermosets; processing methods, extrusion, moulding.Melting point, glass transition temperature. Foams, rubbers, adhesives, reinforced plastics. Additives in plastics. New polymers. |