Module

2

Polymers:

Introductiontopolymers,ThermoplasticandThermosettingplastic. Ingredientsoftheplastic(Compoundingofplastic.) FabricationofplasticbyCompression,Injection,Transfer,Extrusion

molding.Preparation,propertiesandusesofPhenolformaldehyde,PMMA,Kevlar.

Effectofheatonthepolymers(Glasstransitiontemperatures)Polymersinmedicineandsurgery.

Conductingpolymers,Industrialpolymers.Rubbers:

Naturalrubber(latex),Drawbacksofnaturalrubber,Compoundingofrubber(vulcanizationofrubber),Preparation,propertiesandusesofBunaS,SiliconeandPolyurethanerubber.

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Module

3

Lubricants

Introduction,Definition,MechanismofLubrication,Classificationoflubricants,Solidlubricants(graphite&Molybdenumdisulphide),Semisolidlubricants(greasesNabase,Libase,Cabase,Axlegreases.),Liquidlubricants(blendedoils).

Importantpropertiesoflubricants,definitionandsignificance,viscosity,viscosityindex,flashandfirepoints,cloudandpourpoints,oiliness,Emulsification,Acidvalueandproblems,Saponificationvalueandproblems.

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Module

4

PhaseRule

GibbsPhaseRule,Explanation,OneComponentSystem(Water),ReducedPhaseRule,TwoComponentSystem(PbAg),LimitationsofPhaseRule.

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Module

5

ImportantEngineeringMaterials

CementManufactureofPortlandCement,ChemicalCompositionandConstitutionofPortlandCement,SettingandHardeningofPortlandCement,ConcreteRCCandDecay.RefractoriesPreparation,propertiesandusesofSilicabricks,Dolomitebricks,SiliconCarbide(SiC).

Nanomaterials,preparation(LaserandCVDmethod),propertiesandusesofCNTS

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TheoryExamination:

1.Questionpaperwillcompriseoftotal6questions,eachof15marks.

2.Totalfourquestionsneedtobesolved.