COURSE: MATERIAL SCIENCE II: POLYMERS
This course is part of the joint mechanical engineering bachelor programme in co-operation with the university of Amsterdam (BSc ME VU-UT). It takes place in the first block of the 3rd semester, contains several lectures (each 1.5 h), tutorials and a written exam at the end of the block.
Basic topics covered:
- Polymers: Thermoplastics, Thermosets and Elastomers
- Crosslinks and Entanglements
- Chain configuration, length and regularity
- Inter- and intramolecular interactions
- Glass and Melt transition temperature
- Molecular weight distribution
- Crystallization
- Viscosity & Viscoelasticity
- Vulcanization
- Entropy elasticity
- Boltzmann and Time-temperature superposition
- Yield stress
- Strain softening and strain hardening
- Compound formulation and mixing process
Examination: Written Exam at the end of the course block
Semester: SEM3 – 1A – Block 1
ECTS-credits: 2
Prior knowledge:
· SEM1: Material Science I: Metals & Alloys
· SEM1: Manufacturing I
Language of instruction: English
Participating programme: BSc ME VU-UT
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