Polymer science laboratory
Bachelor's degree
In Maynard (USA)
Description
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Bachelor's degree
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Location
Maynard (USA)
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Different dates available
Experiments in this class are broadly aimed at acquainting students with the range of properties of polymers, methods of synthesis, and physical chemistry. Some examples of laboratory work include solution polymerization of acrylamide, bead polymerization of divinylbenzene, and interfacial polymerization of nylon 6,10. Evaluation of networks by tensile and swelling experiments, rheology of polymer solutions and suspensions, and physical properties of natural and silicone rubber are also covered.
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Course programme
Lectures: 1 session / week, 1 hour / session
Labs: 2 sessions / week
Lab 1: 3-4 hours / session
Lab 2: 3-4 hours / session
It is required that you attend all lectures. Exams will cover lecture and lab material.
This is a relatively fast-paced lab course. For this reason, Lab Attendance is required of all students in each group. Attendance will be taken, and lab attendance will be counted as part of the lab grade. If there is a reason you cannot make it to lab, you must contact
Suggested Readings will be given in the Lab Handouts in lecture or the lab.
Other material may be given to you in the form of handouts from books during the course.
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Polymer science laboratory