POLYMER CHARACTERIZATION
Basic principles used for both quantitative and qualitative characterization of polymeric materials, including both assessment of their synthesis and of their structural features at different length scales. Discussion of techniques such as NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) and GPC (Gel Permeation Chromatography), thermal characterization, rheological characterization, as well as scattering of various types of electromagnetic radiation. Introduction to characterization methods used in industry and polymer crystallography.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Graduate/professional standing or declared in Capstone Certificate in Polymer Processing & Manufacturing Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Analyze the chemical composition of an unknown polymeric sample. Audience: Graduate 2. Evaluate the molecular weight of an unknown material through multiple methods. Audience: Graduate 3. Quantify characteristics such as percent crystallinity or orientation in order to relate processing conditions to mechanical properties. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Analyze the chemical composition of an unknown polymeric sample. Audience: Graduate 2. Evaluate the molecular weight of an unknown material through multiple methods. Audience: Graduate 3. Quantify characteristics such as percent crystallinity or orientation in order to relate processing conditions to mechanical properties. Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027