Module Descriptors
POLYMER MATERIALS
XXAT40373
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 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 Learning Strategies
24 hours lectures
12 hours tutorials
(1:n)2 (1:20)
12 hours tutorials
(1:n)2 (1:20)
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Resources
Raw materials and examples of products
Examples of additives
College Library
Internet
Examples of additives
College Library
Internet
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 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.