Course: Polymer Physics and Test Evaluation of Polymers and Composites

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Course title Polymer Physics and Test Evaluation of Polymers and Composites
Course code UCHTML/C182
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Prokůpek Luboš, Ing. Dr.
Course content
Introduction. The structure of polymers and methods of examination. Geometry of polymer chains. Models of crystalline structure. Molar mass distribution of linear polymers. GPC, osmometrie, scattering light and other methods. Polymer network, point gelation. Glass transition and the theory of free volume. Phase transitions I and II. Regulations. Crystallization. Melting point, the effect of impurities on Tm. Elasticity. Elasticity of Hook, tension and its components, deformation, elastic constants. Viskoelasticita. Rheological models. The definition of viscoelastic functions. The flow of polymer melts. Shear speed and velocity gradient. Flow between parallel plates, cone-plate viscometer. Capillary viscometer. Elongation flow, steady shear flow. Newton and no newton liquids. Capillary flow. Strength and violations of polymers. Shear belts. Miscibility, solubility, sweling. Solubility parameter, cohesive energy density, interaction parameter. Behavior of polymers in the electric and magnetic fields. Resistivity, conductivity, electrical strength, relative dielectric constant, loss factor. Processing properties of polymers. Flow properties. Viscosity and its measurement. Mechanical properties of polymers. Tension, pressure, bending, hardness test. Static tests of long-term, dynamic tests, impact, and impact strength, fatigue test. Optical properties. Aging and corrosion of polymers, chemical resistance of polymers. Thermal properties of polymers. Specific heat, thermal conductivity, thermal expansion, shape stability in heat. Polymers and flammability of its evaluation. Electrical properties. Simple principles of the identification of polymers.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing)
Learning outcomes
The course focused on studying the structure of polymers and their physical characteristics. Includes familiarization with the methods, instruments and standards for determining the fundamental properties of polymeric materials, both from a theoretical as well as demonstrating a practical in the laboratory. The aim is to study the structure of polymers and their physical characteristics. In addition, familiarity with the methods, instruments and standards for determining the fundamental properties of polymeric materials.
Listener gain an overview of the physical characteristics and the structure of polymeric materials, test methods for evaluation of polymers and resins.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of macromolecular chemistry, physics and organic chemistry.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Written examination

The test consists of the final written test and an oral test. The basic form test, the debate over selected lines. It investigated the rate of acquired knowledge and practical skills.
Recommended literature
  • Mark J., Ngai K., Graessley W., Mandelkern L., Samulski E., Kleniv J., Wignall G. Physical Properties of Polymers. Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom, 2004. ISBN 0 521 53018 0.
  • Meissner B., Zilvar V. Fyzika polymerů - struktura a vlastnosti polymerních materiálů. SNTL/ALFA, Praha, 1987. ISBN 04-634-87.
  • Mleziva, Josef. Polymery : výroba, struktura, vlastnosti a použití. Praha: Sobotáles, 2000. ISBN 80-85920-72-7.
  • Schatz M., Vondráček P. Zkoušení polymerů. SNTL Praha, 1988.
  • Turi E.A. (Ed.). Thermal Characterization of Polymeric Materials. Academic Press, New York., 1997. ISBN 0-120703783-7.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology Study plan (Version): Technology of Polymers Manufacturing and Processing (2016) Category: Engineering chemistry and chemistry of silicates 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology Study plan (Version): Technology of Polymers Manufacturing and Processing (2015) Category: Engineering chemistry and chemistry of silicates 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology Study plan (Version): Fibres and Textile Chemistry (2013) Category: Engineering chemistry and chemistry of silicates 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology Study plan (Version): Fibres and Textile Chemistry (2016) Category: Engineering chemistry and chemistry of silicates 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology Study plan (Version): Technology of Polymers Manufacturing and Processing (2013) Category: Engineering chemistry and chemistry of silicates 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology Study plan (Version): Fibres and Textile Chemistry (2015) Category: Engineering chemistry and chemistry of silicates 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter