Hardening, Polymers, Properties (Coursera)

We will review polymer selection for various applications. In addition, how structural properties vary with temperature will be presented. We explore the significance of the glass transition temperature of a polymer to its thermal and mechanical properties.

Course 2 of 4 in the Materials Science for Advanced Technological Applications Specialization.

What You Will Learn

The use of the phase diagram to strengthen alloy steels and be able to predict microstucture during age hardening.

Syllabus

WEEK 1

Hardening, Polymers, Properties

This course will introduce age hardening and how to use a phase diagram to identify an alloy that is eligible for age hardening. The key factors that affect nucleation and crystal growth will be investigated. In addition, an introduction to polymer science will be given. The key differences between thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers will be introduced. Strengthening mechanisms will be introduced. We explore what happens to the properties of a polymer as you increase or decrease the extent of cross-linking. major polymer synthesis methods will be shown. We will review polymer selection for various applications. In addition, how structural properties vary with temperature will be presented. We explore the significance of the glass transition temperature of a polymer to its thermal and mechanical properties.

WEEK 2

Module 1: Age Hardening Alloys

In this module, we will discuss age hardening as a means of controlling the properties of various materials.

WEEK 3

Module 2: Polymers

In this module, we explore the different kinds of polymers, polymer concepts and methods of polymer synthesis.

WEEK 4

Module 3: Polymer Processing

In this module, we will examine the different methods used to process polymers.

WEEK 5

Module 4: Polymer Behaviors

In this module, we will discuss the relationships between atomic and crystal structure and the thermal and mechanical properties of a material.