Elastomer Technology
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elastomer Technology | MMT434 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 4 | Spring | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Muzaffer ZEREN
Associate Prof. Dr. Şeyda POLAT
Assistant Prof. Dr. Serap GÜMÜŞ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explaining the polymer chemistry.
2) Listing the polymerization processes.
3) Defining and classfiying the elastomers.
4) Explaining the natural rubber.
5) Defining the synthetic rubbers.
6) Selecting the rubber chemicals.
7) Preparing the compound.
8) Explaining the extrusion and calendering.
9) Defining the vulcanization.
10) Determining the dynamical mechanical properties.
11) Explaining the elastomer-metal composites.
12) Explaining the production of vehicle tires.
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Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Polymer Materials
Course Contents
Polymer Chemistry Polymerization Processes Elastomers (Definition, History, Classification) Natural Rubber Synthetic Rubbers Rubber Chemicals Compounding Extrusion, Calendering Vulcanization Dynamical Mechanical Properties Elastomer-Metal Composites Production of Vehicle Tires
Weekly Schedule
1) Polymer Chemistry2) Polymerization Processes
3) Elastomers (Definition, History, Classification)
4) Natural Rubber
5) Synthetic Rubbers
6) Synthetic Rubbers
7) Rubber Chemicals
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Rubber Chemicals
10) Compounding
11) Extrusion, Calendering
12) Vulcanization
13) Dynamical Mechanical Properties
14) Elastomer-Metal Composites
15) Production of Vehicle Tires
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required