1681 (v.4) Materials and Technology 112

Area:	Department of Applied Physics
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	4.0
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Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 2 Hours Fortnightly
Syllabus:	Introduction to plastics and rubbers: history, classification, advantages/disadvantages and uses. Polymer chemistry and structure: polymerisation reactions and structures. Ingredients of plastics and rubbers: resins, additives, reinforcements and fillers. Properties of plastics and rubbers: electrical, optical, thermal and mechanical properties and flammability. Forms of plastics: adhesives, films, foams, filaments and fibres, coatings and composites. Production techniques: moulding, extrusion, laminating. Health and safety: hazards, toxicity, waste pollution and recycling.
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Field of Education:	010301 Physics
SOLT (Online) Definitions*:	Informational *Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information
Result Type:	Grade/Mark

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