Corrosion of Polymers & Elastomers
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The official GTU curriculum for Corrosion of Polymers & Elastomers (subject code 2162606) as prescribed for Rubber · Semester 6 divides the course into 5 units, covering 34 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (2162606)Unit 1 Introduction
- Corrosion of Polymers
- Mechanisms of corrosion
- Corrosion resistant properties of various materials
- Proper fabrication and installation techniques
- Methods to prevent or control corrosion
- Corrosion testing techniques
- Corrosion monitoring techniques
Unit 2 Polymer types and Polymer synthesis & processing
- melting and glass transition
- Mechanical behavior of polymers
- Mechanisms of deformation and strengthening of polymers
- Characteristics and typical applications of few polymeric materials
Unit 3 Thermoset Polymers
- Corrosion of Thermosets
- Joining of Thermosets
- Ultraviolet Light Stability
- Reinforcing Materials
- Halogenated resins
- Epoxy-based thermosets
- Corrosion Resistance
- vinyl ester class of resins
- Furan polymers
- Ureas (Aminos)
- Cyanate Esters
Unit 5 Elastomers
- Importance of Compounding
- Similarities of Elastomers and Thermoplastic Polymers
- Differences between Elastomers and Thermoplasts
- Causes of Failure
- Selecting an Elastomer
- Corrosion Resistance
- Resistance to Sun, Weather, and Ozone of different rubbers
- Chemical Resistance of different rubbers
Unit 6 Surface Engineering for Corrosion and Wear Resistance
- Corrosive Wear
- Methods to Control Corrosion
- Methods to Control Wear
- Material/Process Selection
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