23 - Curriculum Development Centre, Kalamassery

SUBJECT TITLE ; POLYMER SCIENCE LABSUBJECT CODE : PL 102PERIODS/WEEK : 3PERIODS/YEAR : 96DETAILS OF LABORATORY WORK IN POLYMER SCIENCE LABPART – I1.0 Polymer preparation and determine the yield of following1.1 Preparation of Phenol – formaldehyde1.2 Preparation of Urea –formaldehyde1.3 Preparation of Polystyrene by bulk, solution and emulsion1.4 Preparation of PMMA1.5 Preparation of graft natural rubber1.6 Preparation of Nylons1.7 Preparation of Polyesters1.8 Preparation of alkyl resins1.9 Regenerated Cellulose1.10 Determination of gel time of UP resins2.0 Determination of Purity of Raw Polymer and Polymer additives2.1 Purity of MBT2.2 Purity of DPG2.3 Purity of ZnO3.0 Determination of melting point and specific gravity3.1 Determination of melting point of stearic acid, Wax, S, CBS using different instruments3.2 Determination of M.P of MBT, TMT, ZDC, HMTA3.3 Determination of specific gravity of PP, LDPE, HDPE, Raw rubbers by various methods(Hydro static bench method, specific gravity balance method, floating and sinking methodetc)PART – IIPOLYMER PRODUCT FAMILIARIZATIONOBJECTIVES1. To familiarize wide range of polymer products used in the day to day life2. To orient a student to the profession of Polymer Engineering and Technology with clearvision3. Create observatory skillsACTIVITY1. Each student collect at least 50 Nos of polymer product used in day to day life (Used orunused)2. Prepare a file with product or specimens with photos or pictures3. Mention their uses, property requirements performance evaluation, price, details ofmanufacturers etc.4. Identify the base polymer used53