Rubber Compounds-Compounding (RUBR 321)

• College: Coll of Engineering Technology
• Department: Plastics-Rubber
• Credit Hours: 4
• This course has a lecture with 2 hours.
• This course has a lab with 6 hours.

This course will provide the student with knowledge of the basic polymers used in rubber products. The physical and rheological properties of these materials will be examined. The composition of rubber compounds will be explored. This includes the effect of each type of ingredient on the processing and performance of the material. The basics of compound modificaition to improve processing of the material and/or performance of the product will be taught. Pre-Requisites:Rubber or Plastics Engineering Technology students only. Typically Offered Spring Only