Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Description
Properties of polymers and their measurements by standard test methods; tensile, flexural and impact properties; hardness, abrasion resistance and long-term fracture properties; softening point, heat distortion temperature, thermal expansion coefficient and thermal conductivity; electrical insulation and conductivity. sorption, diffusion and permeation of gases/liquids through polymer membranes; standards used are BIS, BS, ASTM, ISO and DIM; correlation of test with actual performance; statistical quality control in various tests.