Polymer Chemistry in Process TechnologyLaajuus (4 cr)

Objectives

Goals:

Students know the polymer classification, structures, polymerization mechanisms, characteristics and testing methods and are able to select the suitable polymer depending of the use. The course strengthens the students’ professional skills.

Content

Classification and abbreviated terms of polymers, polymerizing mechanisms , general characteristics of plastics and elastics, the effect of compounding and additives to the characteristics of the final product and polymer testing.