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Catalog : PLAS.5650 Thermosets (Formerly 26.565)

PLAS.5650 — Graduate

Id: 031944 Offering: 1 Credits: 3-3

Description

Provides an in-depth review of the major families of engineering thermosetting resins: phenolics, aminos, polyesters, epoxies, silicones, and various polyurethanes systems. Emphasis is on the basic chemistry, inherent physical properties and processability, and the effect of polymer modifiers (additives) on the functional properties of molding compounds. Typical market sectors served and related processing/fabrication technologies used in reinforced plastics/composites are reviewed.

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PLAS.5650 — Online and Continuing Education

Id: 031944 Offering: 2 Credits: 3-3

Description

Provides an in-depth review of the major families of engineering thermosetting resins: phenolics, aminos, polyesters, epoxies, silicones, and various polyurethanes systems. Emphasis is on the basic chemistry, inherent physical properties and processability, and the effect of polymer modifiers (additives) on the functional properties of molding compounds. Typical market sectors served and related processing/fabrication technologies used in reinforced plastics/composites are reviewed.

Prerequisites

Students with a CSCE or UGRD career need permission to take Graduate Level Courses.

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