CHEM 382 - Special Topics in Organic Chemistry: Introduction to Polymer Chemistry

1 unit(s)

Properties and uses of selected polymers (thermally stable, conducting, and biodegradable). This course includes organic and kinetic aspects of polymerizations, characterization techniques for structure determination, thermal and -mechanical properties, and measurement of molecular weight and distribution. Laboratory techniques and experiments leading to synthesis, characterization and physical properties of selected polymers (synthesized or commercially available polymers) are emphasized. Ms. Kaur.

Prerequisites: CHEM 244/CHEM 245 or permission of the instructor.

Not offered in 2015/16.

Two 50-minute periods; one 4-hour laboratory.