Polymer Science and Material Selection Fundamentals

COURSE OUTLINE 1. Polymer Basics

• Homopolymers, copolymers
• Morphology – amorphous, semi-crystalline
• Molecular weight
• Viscosity
• Viscoelasticity behavior

2. Structure Property Relationships: What and Why

• Polymer chemistry basics
• Commodity resins
  • Polyethylene
  • Polypropylenes
  • Polystyrene
  • PVC
• Engineering Resins
  • Polycarbonate
  • Polyesters
  • Polyamides
  • Acrylics
  • Acetals
  • Styrenics
• Advanced Polymers
  • Polysulfones
  • Polyetherimides
  • Polyetheretherketones (PEEK)
• Liquid Silicone Resins
• Product Selection
• Failure Analysis
• Test methods, QC/QA

TRAINING METHOD Presentation Discussion Case Study Evaluation   FACILITIES Training Kit Handout Certificate Lunch + 2x Coffee Break Souvenir Pick Up Participant (Yogyakarta)