CHE 542 Polymerization and Polymer PropertiesChemical Engineering (2009-2010)
An introduction to principles governing polymerization reactions and the resultant physical properties of polymers. Molecular weight distribution. Step-growth and chain-growth polymerization and copolymerization. Ionic polymerizations. Polymerization reaction engineering. Mathematical modelling and polymer reactor design. Physical properties and rheological behaviour of the polymeric, glassy and rubbery states. Crystallinity. Polymer solution properties. [Offered: W]
Prerequisites: CHE 101, 102, MATH 118; 4B Chemical Engineering
Sections For Fall 2009
CHE 542 is not held in Fall 2009
Sections For Spring 2009
CHE 542 is not held in Spring 2009