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[ 479CACTCTSV19 ] VL Chemistry and Technology of Silicone Elastomers

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Workload Education level Study areas Responsible person Hours per week Coordinating university
3 ECTS M1 - Master's programme 1. year Chemistry Christian Paulik 2 hpw Johannes Kepler University Linz
Detailed information
Original study plan Master's programme Polymer Engineering and Science (PES) 2025W
Learning Outcomes
Competences
Students will be able to understand, apply, and explain the concepts used for the technical synthesis and use of silicone elastomers.
Skills Knowledge
More specifically, upon completion of the course they will be able to

understand, explain and analyze the concepts of silicone elastomers (k2, k3, k4)

understand and explain production concepts of organo-silanes (k2, k3)

understand and explain the hydrolysis of organo-silanes (k2, k3)

understand, explain and review the concept of polycondensation and ring opening polymerization (k2, k3, k4)

understand and explain cross-linking concepts for silicones (k2, k3)

understand, explain and analyze structure-property relations for silicon elastomers (k2, k3, k4)

Underlying concepts and details of

what are silicon’s?

production of organo-silanes

hydrolysis of orano-silanes

polycondensation and ring opening polymerization

history of silicon’s

market overview

cross-linking systems

products and properties

Criteria for evaluation Final exam in writing or oral
Methods Presentation (supported by lecture), Discussion
Language upon agreement with participants – German or English
Changing subject? No
Further information The course offers an overview about history, production, properties and application of silicon elastomers.

course blocked

Corresponding lecture 479CACTCTSV12: VL Chemistry and Technology of Silicone Elastomers (2,6 ECTS)
On-site course
Maximum number of participants -
Assignment procedure Direct assignment