TEXTILE CHEMISTRY
 
Lectured in 2nd year Industrial SciencesOptional course textile
Theory [A] 37.5
Exercises [B] 25.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 140
Studypoints [E] 5
Level  
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Jozef VERVISCH
Reference IKINWE02O50570
 
Key words
Textile Chemics

Objectives
Obtaining basic knowledge about the properties of water, organic and mineral
auxiliaries, surfactants, natural and synthetic polymers used in textile.
Making relations between the physical, mechanical and chemical properties of
products and materials used in textile


Topics
Physical and chemical properties of water
The use of steam in textile
The hardness, decarbonation and demineralisation of water
The properties of acids, bases and salts in relation to their use in textile
The properties of oxidation and reduction agents in relation to their use in
textile
The properties and synthesis of polymers used in textile
Viscosity and rheology of solutions and emulsions


Prerequisites
Basic knowledge about organic and mineral chemistry


Final Objectives


Materials used
Teacher's course
School library materials
Scientific & technical literature
Protective cloth for the laboratory exercises


Study costs


Study guidance


Teaching Methods
Lectures and exercises on the identification of textile materials


Assessment
Written examination for the theory (67%)
Permanent evaluation for the exercises (33%)


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