Academic Catalog

CHEM512 DEGRADATION&STABILIZATION OF POLYMERS

Course Code: 2340512
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 8.0
Department: Chemistry
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Graduate
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Offered Semester: Spring Semesters.

Course Content

The concept of polymer degradation is discussed. The types of degradation and the resultant chemical changes in the polymer are reviewed. The stabilization of polymers against these undesirable deteriorating effects and some industrial problems of degradation and stabilization are discussed.