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.
EPDM:
This element elaborates on EPD(M), which is an (almost fully) saturated polymer, which results in special in-rubber properties, especially when vulcanized with peroxide.
RUBTECHB.U2.E3.PC1
The student has a basic understanding of the production method of the polymer raw material
RUBTECHB.U2.E3.PC2
The student is able to recognize the saturated polymer backbone of EPM, has a basic understanding of possible extension by third monomer for sulfur curing (EPDM) and implications of low double bond availability on processing, silane coupling and vulcanization
RUBTECHB.U2.E3.PC3
The student is able to recognize how ethylene/propylene ratio and molecular weight influence the in-rubber properties
RUBTECHB.U2.E3.PC4
The student knows beneficial properties follow from the (saturated) polymer backbone and typical applications