PA4103 Polymer Characterization Syllabus:
PA4103 Polymer Characterization Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To develop knowledge of National & International standards for testing methods.
To create the knowledge about the conditioning of samples and sample preparation techniques for testing various properties of plastics materials.
To enable the students to learn about the evaluation of mechanical & thermal properties of plastics materials.
To enable the students to learn about the evaluation of electrical & optical properties of plastics materials.
To enable the students to understand the testing of raw materials and components for evaluating various properties; testing the products for predicting product performance
UNIT I STANDARDS AND IDENTIFICATION OF PLASTICS
Application of national and international standards (BIS-ASTM-ISO) for testing and their significance, Knowledge and exposure on Sectorial Testing Standards. National and International standards Identification of plastics-Determination of necessary manufacturing conditions-Assessment of properties of finished products in relation to service requirements-Standard and specification-Test specimen preparation-Preconditioning and test atmosphere.
UNIT II MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Density and dimensions-Hardness-tensile strength-compressive strength-shear strength-flexural strength-impact strength-dynamic stress-strain Properties- creep-relaxation and set tests-friction and wear-abrasion test-fatigue-burst strength and folding endurance.
UNIT III THERMAL PROPERTIES
Specific heat and thermal conductivity, thermal dependent properties- thermal Endurance-glass transition temperature-thermal yield tests-Heat deflection temperature-Vicat softening temperature Marten’s heat resistance test-low temperature brittle point and flexibility test-coefficient of thermal expansion-shrinkage-Thermal stability- Thermal ageing and flammability. Permanence Properties: Water absorption-soluble and insoluble matter-chemical resistance environmental stress cracking resistance-ageing-gas permeability-water vapour permeability and weathering.
UNIT IV OPTICAL AND ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
Refractive index-light transmission-haze-clarity-gloss-colour guard and microscope. Electrical Properties- Insulation resistance-power factor-permittivity – dielectric strength- tracking resistance-arc resistance and antistatic test, volume and surface resistivity.
UNIT V PRODUCT TESTING
Testing of Pipe and fittings-film and sheets-container and FRP based products. Factors for designing tests for newer products, Factors affecting the quality of materials and products. Analysis of failure and its measurements. Techniques of characterization-Principles, equipments and application of DSC, DMA, TGA and FTIR, Concepts of non-destructive testing.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course, students will be able to
CO1 Understand the various standards & specifications for different plastics material tests.
CO2 Analyse various plastics materials for its chemical & mechanical properties as per the standard.
CO3 Assess various plastics materials for their thermo-physical as well as thermomechanical properties as per the standard.
CO4 Test various plastics materials for their Optical & electrical properties as per the standard.
CO5 Evaluate the quality of plastics products by testing.
REFERENCES:
1. D. Campbell and J. R. White ‘Polymer Characterization, Physical Techniques’ Chapman and Hall, 1989.
2. Arza Seidel ‘Characterization and Analysis of Polymers’, Wiley Interscience 2008.
3. Techniques for Polymer Organization and Morphology Characterization, by R. A. Pethrick and C. Viney, Wiley Interscience, 2003.
4. Peter A. Mirau ‘A practical Guide to understanding the NMR of polymers’, Wiley Interscience, 2005.
5. Edith A. Turi Thermal Characterization of Polymeric Materials, 2nd Edition, Vol. 1-2, 1982.
6. Allen; W.S and Baker; P.N, Hand Book of Plastics Technology, Volume 2,Identification Testing & Recycling of Plastics, CBS Publishers and distributors, New Delhi 2004).
7. Brown; Paul F (Ed), Hand Book of Plastics Test Methods, Longman Scientific and Technical, Harlow (1988).
8. Brown; Roger P (Ed.), Hand Book of Polymer Testing, Marcel Dekker, Inc, New York (1999).
9. ASTM test standards for plastics Vol.8.01 to 8.04, 9.01 & 9.02, 2002.
10. ISO test standards, 1998.
11. Shah, Vishnu, Hand Book of Plastics Testing Technology, John Wiley and Sons, SPE Monograph (1984).