PST508 CHARACTERIZATION TECHNIQUES FOR POLYMERIC MATERIALS
| Course Code: | 8620508 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (1.00 - 4.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Polymer Science and Technology |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. NECATİ ÖZKAN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
To give science and engineering graduate research students a basic theoretical background and practical information on various analytical techniques including rheological and mechanical characterization, thermal analysis, and particle size & zeta potential measurement. The students will gain some hands-on experience with some of the instruments available in the Central Laboratory. Using various case studies, the students will learn how to interpret the results obtained using various characterization techniques.
Course Content
Characterization techniques for polymers and other related materials, Thermal analysis (differential scanning calorimeter, thermo-gravimetric analyzer, differential thermal analyzer, dilatometer.) Particle size measurement using laser diffraction and photon correlation spectroscopy, and zeta potential measurement. Rheological characterization techniques (rheological models, capillary viscometer, rheometer, dynamic mechanical analyzer.) Mechanical testing of polymeric materials (tensile testing, compression testing, bending testing (3 point and 4 point), creep test, impact test, hardness testing (nano, micro and macro). X-ray diffraction.
Course Learning Outcomes
The basic purpose of this course is to provide graduate students an understanding of various materials characterization techniques which will be useful on their research. After a successful completion of this course, the student will gain sufficient knowledge of materials characterization techniques based on rheological characterization, thermal analysis, mechanical testing, particle size, and zeta potential measurement of materials.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Graduates gain wide range of knowledge in basic science and engineering fields related to polymer science and technology. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Graduates can grasp the interactions of the multidisciplinary fields related to their field and can utilize the knowledge from other multidisciplinary fields. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Graduates reach up-to-date scientific and technologic knowledge in the field of polymer science and technology and using this knowledge they can gain ability to conduct research and development activities. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Graduates follow the latest scientific and industrial developments in polymer field and develop life-long learning habits. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Graduates communicate the outcomes of their research activities effectively using Turkish and English languages. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Graduates follow ethical standards for their occupation, research, and publications. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution