CHEM 32072

>< Type/Status : Elective
>< Title : Industrial Chemistry
>< Pre-requisite : All Level I CHEM Units
>< Objectives : To provide the basics of chemistry involved in polymer-related industries in Sri Lanka
><Course Content :

Brief overview of polymer synthesis, characterization and properties, Industries based on polymers: dry-rubber-based industry, latex-based industry, plastics, paints, soaps and detergents.

Experiments in Polymer synthesis and characterization, Identification of common polymers, manufacture of latex-based rubber products, paints, soaps, and detergents.

>< Process : A combination of lectures and practicals.
>< Scheme of Evaluation : End of semester examination, assignment and a term paper
>< Recommended Reading :
1. Ravve, A. (1995), Principles of Polymer Chemistry, Plenum.
2. Billmeyer, F. W. (1984), Text book of Polymer Science, John Wiley.

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