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Polymer Chemistry

Type	Course
Language	English
Date	April 5, 2008 to April 7, 2008
Venue	Doubletree New Orleans 300 Canal St New Orleans, LA US
Chemistry Specialties	polymer chemistry
Chemistry Techniques	synthetic chemistry
Contact	ACS 1155 Sixteenth Street, NW Washington, DC, 20036 US 1-800-227-5558 ext. 4508 202-872-6336 service@acs.org
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This course gives an overview of the polymer field from the synthesis of polymers to characterization, properties, and applications of polymers. All major synthetic methods are considered: step (condensation) polymerization, chain (addition) polymerization with ionic and radical variations, copolymerization, stereospecific polymerization, ring-opening polymerization, and synthetic reactions on formed polymers. Emphasis is placed on how the various synthetic methods are used to control structural features such as molecular weight, branching, crosslinking, and crystallinity. Among the properties that are analyzed are polymer solubility, molecular weight and molecular weight distribution, crystallinity (versus amorphous behavior), transition temperatures, mechanical properties, and the processing of polymers into useful products. The effect of molecular structure on these properties and the utilization of polymers is discussed in detail.

Key Topics * Polymer Properties and Characterization. * Thermodynamics of Polymer Solutions. * Transitions, Thermal Analyses, and Spectroscopy. * Rheology and Mechanical Properties. * Polymer Processing and Synthesis. * Step (Condensation) Polymerization, Thermosetting, Free Radical Chain, Emulsion, Cationic, and Anionic Polymerization. * Copolymerization, Ring-Opening Polymerization, and Stereospecific Polymerization. * Synthetic Reactions of Polymers.

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James E. Mark is Distinguished Research Professor of Chemistry at the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio. George Odian is Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at the College of Staten Island of the City University of New York, Staten Island, New York.

Cost

Member - $1,495 Academic Member - $747.50 Note: This discount is only available if you register by fax, mail or phone and mention this discount and may not be combined with any other offer. Nonmember - $1,595 Early Registration - Register before March 3, 2008 for the ACS Spring National Meeting Short Courses and receive $100 off the standard member/nonmember fees. Late Registration - Registrations after March 31, 2008 for the ACS Spring National Meeting Short Courses will be assessed a $100 administrative fee. Group Rate - Five for Four! Register five people for one course, one person for five courses, or any combination in between and your fifth registration is free. Note: This discount is only available if you register by fax, mail or phone and mention this discount and may not be combined with any other offer.

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