MOOC - Rubber Technologist - Basic Level
Polymer technology
This unit goes more into detail on polymer structures and in-rubber properties. The student acquires a thorough understanding of the character of the four most commonly used polymers: NR, SBR, BR and EPDM.
Natural Rubber:
This element elaborates on natural rubber and its special character compared to other polymers
RUBTECHB.U2.E1.PC1
The student has a basic understanding of the origin and production methods of the polymer raw material.
RUBTECHB.U2.E1.PC2
The student has a basic understanding of the polymer, grades and material components (e.g. proteins) that make for the special character of NR and related in-rubber properties
RUBTECHB.U2.E1.PC3
The student is able to explain typical NR strain crystallization phenomena and draw general NR and IR stress-strain curves.
RUBTECHB.U2.E1.PC4
The student is able to draw the moleculare structure (backbone) of NR and is able to define cis, trans and vinyl polymer chain configurations
RUBTECHB.U2.E1.PC5
The student has a basic understanding of typical NR applications and required in-rubber properties for which NR is superior to other polymer types