Module Descriptors
POLYMER MATERIALS
XXAT40325
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 50%
- CLASS-TEST weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Texts
J Brydson, Plastics Materials 7th Edition, Butterworths 1999 ISBN 0750641320
P Moore, Polypropylene Handbook, 1996, Hanser ISBN 1569902089
R Gatcher, H Muller, Plastics Additives Handbook, 1993, Hanser, 34446175717.
J Brydson, Rubbery Materials 3th Edition, Butterworths 2001, ISBN 1851662154
J Moore, B Erman, F Eirich, Science and Technology of Rubber 2nd Edition, 1994, Academic Press, ISBN 012475252
W Hofmann, Rubber Technology Handbook, 1991, Hanser, ISBN 0195207572
P Moore, Polypropylene Handbook, 1996, Hanser ISBN 1569902089
R Gatcher, H Muller, Plastics Additives Handbook, 1993, Hanser, 34446175717.
J Brydson, Rubbery Materials 3th Edition, Butterworths 2001, ISBN 1851662154
J Moore, B Erman, F Eirich, Science and Technology of Rubber 2nd Edition, 1994, Academic Press, ISBN 012475252
W Hofmann, Rubber Technology Handbook, 1991, Hanser, ISBN 0195207572
Module Resources
Raw materials and examples of products
Examples of additives
College Library
Internet
Examples of additives
College Library
Internet
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Learning Strategies
24 hours lectures
12 hours tutorials
(1:n)2 (1:20)
12 hours tutorials
(1:n)2 (1:20)
Module Additional Assessment Details
A course work weighted at 50%. A Class test weighted at 50%.
An assignment on grading systems (25%) 1000 words which will assess learning outcome 1.
An assignment on structure, properties, applications and limitations of thermoplastics (25%) 1000 words which will assess learning outcomes 2 and 3.
1, 2 hours class test (50%) which will assess learning outcomes 1,2 and 3
An assignment on grading systems (25%) 1000 words which will assess learning outcome 1.
An assignment on structure, properties, applications and limitations of thermoplastics (25%) 1000 words which will assess learning outcomes 2 and 3.
1, 2 hours class test (50%) which will assess learning outcomes 1,2 and 3
Module Indicative Content
1: Explain grading systems of commodity thermoplastics and rubbers.
2: Define glass transition temperature (Tg) and crystallinity and to discuss the structural features and parameters that affect these properties.
3: Discuss the key features of the structure and properties of commodity plastics and rubbers.
4: Explain the function and mechanistic chemistry of activators, accelerators, curing agents, reinforcing fillers, plasticizers, lubricants and stabilisers.
2: Define glass transition temperature (Tg) and crystallinity and to discuss the structural features and parameters that affect these properties.
3: Discuss the key features of the structure and properties of commodity plastics and rubbers.
4: Explain the function and mechanistic chemistry of activators, accelerators, curing agents, reinforcing fillers, plasticizers, lubricants and stabilisers.