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Undergraduate Polymer Chemistry Courses, Lectures & Textbooks

POLYMER CHEMISTRY - American Chemical Society (ACS) Short Course in Polymer Chemistry; Sponsored by: the Center for Adhesive and Sealant Science, the Polymer Physical Chemistry Group & the Virginia Tech Engineering Department; Hosted by: the Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Virginia Tech Multimedia Polymer Chemistry Course (Text, Images, Animations & Applets). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Examples of Polymer Chemistry Chapters & Subchapters include
Copolymerization
"...Basic Kinetics of Copolymer Synthesis;
Introduction to Random Copolymers;
Introduction to Block Copolymers;
Introduction to Alternating Copolymers;
Batch Processes and Compositional Drift; etc..."
Polydispersity
"...The Flory Distribution of Step Growth Polymerizations;
Calculating the Flory Distribution;
The Schulz Distribution of Chain Growth Polymerizations; etc..."
Networks
"...Defining the Rubbery State;
Mechanical Properties of the Rubbery State;
Solvent Interactions of Networks; etc..."
Mechanical Properties
Introduction to Viscoelasticity;
Defining the Tensile Modulus;
Defining Toughness; etc..."

For more information see the Department of Chemistry

Some examples from over "20" Polymer Chemistry Applets

Copolymerization: Build a Random Copolymer Applet

Copolymerization: Build an Alternating Copolymer Applet

Polydispersity: Calculating the Flory Distribution Applet

Polydispersity: Calculating the Schulz Distribution Applet

Networks: Calculating Crosslink Density from Modulus Applet

Networks: Calculating Crosslink Density from Solvent Uptake Applet

Mechanical Properties: Calculating Strain with the Four-Element Model Applet

Mechanical Properties: Calculating Toughness Applet

INTRODUCTION TO POLYMER CHEMISTRY - D.J. Massa & D. R. Robello (Eastman Kodak Company), Department of Chemistry, University of Rochester Multimedia Introduction to Polymer Chemistry Course (Text & Images). VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Introduction to Polymer Chemistry
"...provides an overview of the chemistry and physics of polymers. The structures and synthetic mechanisms of most commercially important polymers are discussed, including step and chain polymerization reactions, as well as polymer modification chemistry. Theories of the physical properties of polymers both in solution and..."
Examples of Introduction to Polymer Chemistry Course Chapters include
"...Fundamentals of Chain Structure;
Classifying Polymers;
Step Polymerization Reactions;
Vinyl Free Radical Polymerization;
Ionic Polymerization;
Ring Opening Polymerization;
Polymer Stereochemistry and Coordination Polymerization;
The Chemistry of Photoresists; etc..."
For more information see Introduction to Polymer Chemistry Home Page or the Department of Chemistry

POLYMER CHARACTERIZATION LAB - G. Beaucag, College of Engineering, Univeristy of Cincinnati Multimedia Polymer Characterization Lab & Polymer Characterization Lectures (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Examples of Polymer Characterization Lectures include
"...Melt Viscosity;
Polymer Melt Rheology;
Viscometric Flow;
PDMS Reaction Data;
Static Tensile Behavior of Polymers;
Stress Strain Behavior of Polymers;
Deformation Morphologies and Toughening of Polymer Systems;
Thermal Analysis;
Crystallinity: Polymer Morphology;
Polymer Physics: The Isolated Polymer Chain;
Polymer Physics: Concentrated Solutions and Melts;
Electromagnetic Radiation in Analysis;
X-ray Diffraction Methods in Polymer Science; etc..."
For more information see Greg Beaucage and Research Group Page or the Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering

POLYMERS AND LIQUID CRYSTAL TEXTBOOK (SHOCKWAVE) - Case Western University VERY VERY EXTENSIVE. Multimedia Polymer Chemistry Course (Text & Images).
Polymer Chemistry Chapters & Subchapters include:
Polymers
"...Polymer Synthesis;
Polymer Structure;
Polymer Morphology; etc..."
Liquid Crystals
"...Liquid Crystal Phases;
Birefringence;
Textures and Defects; etc..."
Polymer Liquid Crystals
"...Main-Chain PLCs;
Side-Chain PLCs; etc..."
Polymer Dispersed LCs
"...Preparation;
Droplet Configuration; etc..."
Lyotropic LCs
"...Structure and Properties;
Thermodynamics; etc..."
Ferroelectric LCs
"...Electrooptical Effects; Antiferroelectrics; etc);
LC Displays..."

For more information see Virtual Textbook or Polymers & Liquid Crystals Home Page

POLYMER COLLOIDS - Key Centre for Polymer Colloids (KCPC), University of Sydney, Australia Multimedia Polymer Colloids Course (Text & Images). VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Examples of Polymer Colloids Course Chapters & Subchapters include
Addition Polymerisation
"...Sources of Petroleum;
Introduction to Cracking;
Catalytic Cracking of Petroleum;
Properties of Alkanes and Alkenes;
Poly(ethene) as a Polymer;
Free Radical Polymerisation; etc..."
Equilibria & Process Control - Reaction Control
"...Revision of Equilibria;
Temperature Dependence of Equilibrium Constants;
Nylon66 - an industrial example; etc..."
Condensation Polymerisation;
Ehtanl from Plants;
Soaps & Detergents; etc.
For more information see KCPC HSC Resources or the Key Centre for Polymer Colloids

Graduate Polymer Chemistry Courses, Lectures & Textbooks

MORPHOLOGY OF POLYMERS - E.L. Thomas, Department of Chemsitry, MIT Multimedia Morphology of Polymers Course (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Morphology of Polymers Course
"...Structure of noncrystalline, crystalline and liquid crystalline polymers, including polymer blends and block polymers. Texture development from processing operations, mechanical deformation, and applied electric and magnetic fields. Hybrid organic-inorganic nano and microcomposites. Phase transformations, including classical nucleation theory and spinodal decomposition..."
For more information see Morphology of Polymers Home Page or the Department of Chemistry

THE MORPHOLOGY OF COMPLEX MATERIALS - G. Beaucag, College of Engineering, Univeristy of Cincinnati Multimedia Morphology of Complex Materials Course (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Examples of Morphology of Complex Materials Course Subject Categories include
"...Structural Hierarchy;
Protein Structure;
Polymer Chain Structure and Dynamics;
Polymer Crystalline Structure from a Hierarchical perspective;
Fractal Aggregate Hierarchy;
Examples of Morphology of Complex Materials Course Special Topics include
Hierarchy of Spider Silk;
Hierarchy in Block Copolymer Morphology;
Hierarchy of Polymer Failure Morphologies; etc.
For more information see Greg Beaucage and Research Group Page or the Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering

POLYMER MATERIALS DATABASES

MATERIALS SOLUTIONS: POLYMER COMPOSITES DATABASES Multimedia Materials Database (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Materials Solutions: Polymer Composites Databases
"...The information on this composites site arises mainly from research supported by the Materials Measurement Programme of the UK Department of Trade and Industry. The information is supplied by contractors to DTI., from the Design of Composite Components and Composites Performance and Design research programmes..."

Examples of Polymer Composites Databases include:

Vircon's Material Selector

QinetiQ's MatDat Materials Database
QinetiQ's MatDat Materials Database includes:
"...Search on Fibre and Matrix; Search on Fibre class;
Search on Matrix class; etc..."

Measurement; Testing Composites; Materials Testing Standards; etc.

MATERIALS DATABASE - Automation Creations, Inc. Multimedia Materials Database (Text & Images).
Materials Database Subject Categories include:
Thermoplastic Polymers; Thermoset Polymers; Superalloys;
Ferrous Metals; Nonferrous Metals;
Other Engineering Materials
"...Aerogel; Composites; Carbon; Glass; Wood;
Lubricants; Oils; etc..."
Pure Metallic Element; Ceramics; etc.
Depending on Marterial, Database Descriptions include:
"...Material Notes; Applications; Physical Properties;
Mechanical Properties: Hardness, Tensile Strength, etc.;
Electrical Properties; Optical Properties;
Thermal Properties; Processing Properties;
Descriptive Properties; References; etc..."
For more information see MatWeb

MASSSPECTATOR ONLINE CALCULATOR: ADVANCED SYNTHETIC POLYMER MASS SPECTRAL DATA ANALYSIS - a collaborative project between the Polymers Division, Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory, and the Mathematical and Computational Sciences Division, Information Technology Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
MassSpectator Calculator
"...is a mathematical method that locates, and calculates the area beneath, peaks from mass spectra using only reproducible mathematical operations and no user-selected parameters..."
For more information see MALDI; Polymers Division; Mathematical and Computational Sciences Division; Materials; NIST Online Scientific Databases or the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

SYNTHETIC POLYMER MALDI (MATRIX ASSISTED LASER DESORPTION IONIZATION) DATABASE - Polymers Division, Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE. Multimedia Polymer Database (Text & Images).
Synthetic Polymer Maldi Database
"...consists of methods, taken largely from the peer-review scientific literature, for matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization (MALDI) mass spectrometry on a wide variety of synthetic polymers. These methods have not necessarily been tested by the Standards and Data Subgroup of the..."
For more information see MALDI; Polymers Division; Materials; NIST Online Scientific Databases or the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

POLYMER ENGINEERING TEACHING MODULES: CALCULATORS & APPLETS

PLASTICS ENGINEERING TEACHING MODULES: CALCULATORS & APPLETS

POLYMER DESIGN CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

Copolymer Equation Calcaltors

COPOLYMER EQUATION (JAVA APPLET) - John A. Nairn, Department of Wood Science and Engineering, College of Forestry, Oregon State University VERY EXTENSIVE.
Copolymer Equation Calculator
"...plots the copolymer equation and lets you explore the effect of varying the parameters...The copolymer equation lets you predict the composition of the polymer as a function of the current ratio of monomers and the relative reactivities for monomers reacting with themselves or with the comonomer..."
For more information see Computer Software; John A. Nairn's Home Page or the Department of Wood Science and Engineering

Plastics Engineering Design Tools

PLASTICS ENGINEERING CALCULATORS - SABIC Innovative Plastics Holding BV
Examples of Plastics Engineering Calculators include
"...Boss Calculator;
Beam Calculator;
Cross Flow Modulus;
Fatigue Calculator;
Flow Calculator;
Part Weight Calculator;
Shear Rate Calculator;
Snap Fit Calculator;
Stiffness Calculator;
Tooling Capacity Calculator;
Tread Failure Calculator; etc..."
For more information see Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)

POLYMER APPLETS - GuanHua Chen, Department of Chemistry, University of Hong Kong, & Pirika.com VERY VERY EXTENSIVE. For more information see the Virtual Material and Process Simulation Center or Pirika - Java Chemistry

Some examples from over "8" Polymer Calculators include

Radical Polymerization Simulator Calculator

Polymer Properties Estimation Calculator

Monomer Properties Calculator

Plastics Engineering Design Lectures, Teaching Modules & Technical Publications

DESIGNER PLASTICS MODULE - J.R. Bleeke and R.F. Frey, Department of Chemistry, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri Multimedia Chemistry Laboratory Teaching Modules (Text & Images).
Designer Plastics Modules
"...is appropriate for a general chemistry course directed at chemistry majors, pre-medical students, and engineering students..."
Examples of Designer Plastics Teaching Modules include
"...Ethylene Polymerization;
The Mechanism of Ethylene Polymerization Using a Homogeneous Zirconium Catalyst;
The Mechanism of Propylene Polymerization Using a Homogeneous Zirconium Catalyst; etc..."
For more information see Chemistry Lecture Modules; Chemistry Laboratory Modules; Chemistry Educational Resources or the Department of Chemistry

PLASTICS ENGINEERING DESIGN, EXTRUSION, INJECTION MOLDING, JOINING TECHNIQUES & MOLD TECHNOLOGY - Bayer MaterialScience AG, Bayer AG, Germany VERY VERY EXTENSIVE. Multimedia Plastics Engineering Teaching Modules & Technical Publications (Text, Images & Calculators).
Click on Design & Processing.
Plastics Engineering Teaching Modules & Technical Publications include:
Gate Design
"...spreader system is also called a gating system. The primary requirement for the gating system is extremely careful transport of the melt to the molding..."
Hybrid Technology
"...The creation of a composite piece made of plastic and metal parts with a locking between the two components produced through injection molding or extrusion enables production of highly load-resistant and low-cost parts..."
Part Design
"...thermoplastics have their own profile of characteristics and it has to be taken into account when components are being designed. Once the area of use has been defined, it will be possible to specify the requirements for the component..."
Prototype Production
"...prototypes can be produced in the conventional way or also by means of rapid prototyping. Within the framework of component development prototype construction is a major step towards representing design and functionality, depending on the complexity of the component..."
Rheological Part Design
The application of rheological calculation programs in the design of injection mouldings and injection moulds is now state-of-the-art..."
Thin-wall Technology
"...Thin-wall technology is a recently developed and cost-effective plastic design technology. Using thin-wall technology not only saves material due to reduced wall-thickness, it also shortens cooling time which..."

For more information see Engineering Servicess; Bayer MaterialScience or Bayer

Snap Fit Design Calculators

SNAP FIT WIZARD - SABIC Innovative Plastics Holding BV VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Snap Fit Wizard Calculator will
"...evaluate the feasibility of your snap fit design using this tool. Calculated results include maximum strain and insertion and pullout forces..."
Snap Fit Wizard Calculator INPUT Values include:
Units (Imperial or Metric);
Geometry:
"...Cantilever Tapered Width & Height; Cantilever No Taper..."
Material;
Modulus (Flex Modulus or Secant Modulus);
Problem Definition:
"...Beam Length & Height; Maximum & Minimum Beam Width;
Insertion Angle; Pull-out Angle; etc..."

For more information see Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)

SNAP-FIT DESIGN CALCULATOR - BASF Aktiengesellschaft VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Snap-Fit Calculator INPUT Values include:
Snap-Type
"...Uniform Beam; Tapered Beam; U-Shaped Beam; L-Shaped Beam..."
Solve For
"...Push-on Force: P known or unknown; Pull-off Force:
P known or unknown; etc..."
Units (English or Metric);
Force; Return Angle; Material Type; Grade; Coefficient Friction;
Temperature; etc..."
For more information see BASF Plastics or BASF

SNAP-FIT DESIGN TOOLS - CALCULATORS (JAVA APPLETS) - J.S. Oh & D.Q. Lewis, Integral Fastening Program, Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
"...Also includes drawings..."
Snap-Fit Calculators include:
"...Angular Snap Calculator;
Bayonet-Finger Calculator;
Cantilever-Hole Calculator;
Cantilever Hook Calculator;
Compressive Hook Calculator;
L-Shaped Hook Calculator;
U-Shaped Hook Calculator..."
For more information see Student Activities or the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering

Some examples of Snap-Fit Calculators include

Angular Snap Calculator
Angular Snap Calculator INPUT Values include:
Material Properties
"...Materials; Friction Coefficient; Yield Stess; Modulus..."
Geometric Parameters
"...Elastic Shaft, Rigid Hub; Rigid Shaft, Elastic Hub;
Poisson's Ratio; Calculated Occurring Strain; etc...."
Units (English or S.I. Units); etc.

Cantilever Hook Calculator
Cantilever Hook Calculator INPUT Values include:
Material Properties
"...Materials; Friction Coefficient; Flexural Stress;
Flexural Modulus..."
Units (English or S.I. Units); Geometric Parameters; etc..."

L-Shaped Hook Calculator
L-Shaped Hook Calculator INPUT Values include:
Material Properties
"...Materials; Friction Coefficient; Yield Stress; Modulus..."
Geometric Parameters
"...Deflection Force Calculation; Insertion Load;
Deflection; etc..."
Units (English or S.I. Units); etc.

Injection Molding

INJECTION MOLDING CALCULATORS, APPLETS & SPREADSHEETS (XLS)

INJECTION MOLDING COST CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

INJECTION MOLDING COST ESTIMATOR - D.O. Kazmer, Department of Plastics Engineering, James B. Francis College of Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Injection Molding Cost Calculator
"...allows you to estimate the cost of manufacturing an injection molded part given the approximate geometry and other application details..."
For more information see Software; David O. Kazmer's Home Page or the Department of Plastics Engineering

MOLDCOSTER: PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDS - COST CALCULATOR - International Plastic Laboratories And Services (IPLAS) VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Plastic Injection Molds Cost Calculator will
"..."estimate" the cost of an injection mold for production of plastic products..."
Plastic Injection Molds Cost Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Product Size; Product Complexity; Cavity Sets;
Cavity Finish; Number of Cavities; Runner System;
Cavity Texture; Engraving; Tolerance Required; Type Of Steel;
Type Of Plating; Region Of Build; etc..."
For more information see Data or the International Plastic Laboratories And Services (IPLAS)

Plastic Parts Design & Raw Part Production Costs

RAW PART PRODUCTION COSTS CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

RAW PART PRODUCTION COST CALCULATION - Bayer MaterialScience AG, Bayer AG, Germany VERY EXTENSIVE. Raw Part Production Cost Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Weight of Part;
Machine Hourly Rate;
Labour Costs;
Raw Material Costs;
Production Time;
Tooling Costs;
Amortisation;
Production Volume;
Machinery Costs;
Labour Costs;
Raw Material Costs;
Tooling Costs; etc..."
For more information see Engineering Services; Bayer MaterialScience or Bayer

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