Course: Analytical Methods and Testing

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Course title Analytical Methods and Testing
Course code TUVI/TP9AZ
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Měřínská Dagmar, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Introduction to polymer evaluation. 2. Microscopic methods. 3. Evaluation of the structure. 4. Evaluation of chemical composition. 5. Thermal methods. 6. Testing in the plastics industry. 7. Mechanical properties. 8. Morphology and optics. 9. Special features. 10. Testing in the rubber industry 1 - raw materials. 11. Testing in the rubber industry 2 - mixtures. 12. Testing in the rubber industry 3 - rubber. 13. Testing in the production of paint materials. 14. Testing in the construction industry.

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Preparation for examination - 120 hours per semester
  • Preparation for examination - 120 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
define the basic groups of polymers
define the basic groups of polymers
explain the concepts of conformation, configuration
explain the concepts of conformation, configuration
deduce the influence of the chain structure on the basic properties
deduce the influence of the chain structure on the basic properties
explain the basic differences between elastomers, thermoplastics and reactive plastics
explain the basic differences between elastomers, thermoplastics and reactive plastics
list examples of polymers from individual groups
list examples of polymers from individual groups
describe in general the properties of polymers resulting from their structure
describe in general the properties of polymers resulting from their structure
describe the basic behavior of polymers as a dependence on temperature and various shear deformations
describe the basic behavior of polymers as a dependence on temperature and various shear deformations
Skills
demonstrate the behavior of polymers during temperature changes
demonstrate the behavior of polymers during temperature changes
illustrate the behavior of different types of polymers under different types of stress
illustrate the behavior of different types of polymers under different types of stress
apply knowledge of structure to the choice of practical use
apply knowledge of structure to the choice of practical use
discuss the basic properties of polymers from the point of view of characterization and testing
discuss the basic properties of polymers from the point of view of characterization and testing
learning outcomes
Knowledge
basic methods for monitoring the structure of polymers
basic methods for monitoring the structure of polymers
methods for determining the basic characteristics of thermal behavior
methods for determining the basic characteristics of thermal behavior
explain the differences and use of individual microscopic techniques
explain the differences and use of individual microscopic techniques
has an overview of separation methods and their use for polymers
has an overview of separation methods and their use for polymers
understands the principle of UV and VIS characterization methods
understands the principle of UV and VIS characterization methods
knows the principle and use of NMR
knows the principle and use of NMR
Skills
can choose the correct method for determining volatile fractions
can choose the correct method for determining volatile fractions
can apply a suitable method for monitoring micro and nanostructure
can apply a suitable method for monitoring micro and nanostructure
can choose the correct procedure for determining the glass transition temperature, melting temperature, crystalline content
can choose the correct procedure for determining the glass transition temperature, melting temperature, crystalline content
knows how to determine molecular weight
knows how to determine molecular weight
can measure the polymer composition using the FTIR method
can measure the polymer composition using the FTIR method
can measure all basic material-physical properties - mechanical, electrical, optical and others
can measure all basic material-physical properties - mechanical, electrical, optical and others
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecturing
Lecturing
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Skills
Simple experiments
Simple experiments
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
assessment methods
Knowledge
Written examination
Written examination
Grade (Using a grade system)
Grade (Using a grade system)
Recommended literature
  • Kontrolní a zkušební metody. Studijní texty. Dostupné z: http://ufmi.ft.utb.cz/index.php?page=kzm. Zlín: ÚFMI FT UTB.
  • CAMPO, E.A. Industrial Polymers. Munich: Carl Hanser Verlag, 2008. ISBN 978-3-446-41119-7.
  • KUBÍNEK, R., ŠAFÁŘOVÁ, K., VŮJTEK, M. Elektronová mikroskopie. Olomouc: UP, 2011.
  • LIPTÁKOVÁ, T., ALEXY, P., GONDÁR, E., KHUNOVÁ, V. Polymérne konštrukčné materiály. Žilina: UNIZA, 2012.
  • MARK, J.E. Physical Properties of Polymers. Cambridge University Press, 2004. ISBN 9781139165167.


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