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Course
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Tampere University
Polymer Chemistry, Laboratory
Polymer chemistry laboratory
5 cr
Face-to-face
Intermediate studies
Core content
- Syntheses of PVAC, PA 610, PF polymers using chain-growth or step-growth polymerization mechanisms, preparation of an expanded foam (PUR), and depolymerization of PA 66. Emulsion, solution, interphase and mass polymerization techniques.
- Analyses and characterization of the synthesized polymers and an unknown polymer sample from bond vibrations (IR-spectroscopy), thermal properties (DSC), and molecular modeling. Determination of the molar mass of a polymer from its viscosity.
- Curing kinetics of the PF resin and predicting of the conversion degree with DSC.
- Safety with using chemicals, studying of the materials safety data sheets, and following their instructions in laboratory. Correct waste treatment.
Complementary knowledge
- Surface film, melt film, ATR, and KBr techniques with IR spectroscopy.
Special knowledge
- Synthesis and analysis of a biopolymer or liquid crystal polymer as an alternative to the PVAC synthesis.
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Fields
Engineering and technology
Scope
5 cr
Code
KEM.320
Organiser
Tampere University
Contact details
avoin.tau@tuni.fi