Academic Catalog

CHEM543 PHYSICAL CHEM.OF MACROMOL. IN SOLUTIO

Course Code: 2340543
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 8.0
Department: Chemistry
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Graduate
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. ZÜHAL KÜÇÜKYAVUZ
Offered Semester: Fall Semesters.

Course Content

Molecular weight distribution in linear and nonlinear chains. Configuration and conformation of chain molecules. Thermodynamics of macromolecular solutions. Phase equilibria in polymer systems. Frictional properties of dissolved macromolecules. Survey of recent theories for characterization of macromolecules in dilute solutions with special emphasis on the related experimental methods.