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Crystallization and Mechanical Behavior of Polymers

November 1-2, 2010

Instructor: Pravin Soni, Ph.D.

Michaels at Shoreline
2960 N Shoreline Blvd
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 962-1014
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OVERVIEW

GGPF is proud to announce a short 2-day course covering crystallization and mechanical behavior of polymers and taught by a well-known instructor. The objective of this course is to provide a detailed introduction to structure-processing-property relationships in polymers, with an in-depth review of crystallization and mechanical properties. The attendees will learn about the important aspects of crystallization and mechanical properties of polymers and how they relate to conventional polymer processing, with emphasis on practical applications. The concepts covered in this seminar will serve as valuable tools for material selection and process optimization, and will help polymer users to predict material performance.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Engineers and technicians, scientists, product development and R&D personnel who are using polymers, but who do not have formal training in polymers; or those who would like to have a concise refresher from previous course experience. Also, those who wish to get an in-depth introduction to polymers, with emphasis on mechanical properties and structure-processing-property relationships and how a desired set of properties can be achieved through an optimization of material and process parameters.

COURSE CONTENT

Introduction * Fundamentals of plastic materials
Crystallization and Processing * Ways of controlling crystallinity during processing
Crystalline Morphologies * Control of crystallinity and transparency with nucleating agents
Factors Determining Crystallinity * Structure-processing-property relationships
Melting of Polymers * Factors affecting melting point and effect of processing conditions
General Introduction to Mechanical Behavior of Polymers
Mechanism of Deformation * How plastics behave when subjected to mechanical stress: yielding, crazing and cracking * Effect of processing and testing conditions
Factors Affecting Mechanical Properties of Polymers * Ways of achieving desired properties during processing
Creep and Stress Relaxation * Improving creep resistance
Dynamic Mechanical Properties * Mechanical transitions and their relationship to properties of polymers
Time-Temperature Superposition * Technique for predicting long-term properties using short-term testing
Brittle-to-Ductile Transitions in Mechanical Properties
Effect of Environment * Stress cracking of polymers

AGENDA

Day 1: Monday Nov. 1, 2010
7:30-8:30 AM Registration and continental breakfast. You will need a GGPF badge to attend.
8:30-10:00 AM Introduction; The process of Crystallization
10:00-10:15 AM Break
10:15-Noon Crystalline morphologies
Noon-1:15 PM Lunch
1:15-2:45 PM Crystalline morphologies; Factors determining crystallinity
2:45-3:00 PM Break
3:00PM-4:30 PM Factors determining crystallinity; Fusion of polymers
4:30PM-7:00PM Wine and cheese reception

Day 2: Tuesday Nov 2, 2010
7:30-8:30 AM Continental breakfast
8:30-10:00 AM Introduction to mechanical properties of polymers; Deformation mechanisms
10:00-10:15 AM Break
10:15-Noon Factors affecting mechanical behavior of polymers
Noon-1:15 PM Lunch
1:15-2:45 PM Creep; Dynamic mechanical properties of polymers
2:45-3:00 PM Break
3:00-3:45 PM Time-temperature superposition; Brittle-ductile transitions
3:45-4:30 PM Environmental effect on mechanical properties of polymers
4:30PM- Adjourn

INSTRUCTOR BACKGROUND

Pravin Soni has a BS in Chemical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Polymer Science from Case Western Reserve University. His research and development interests include structure-processing-property relationships, crosslinking, crystallization, and mechanical and electrical behavior of filled and unfilled polymer systems, medical applications of polymers, and development of medical devices and drug delivery systems. He has co-authored nineteen (19) papers and fifty seven (57) patents on these subjects, and has taught courses in polymer physics at Society of Plastics Engineers' meetings. Dr. Soni is Founder and President of Pharmacro, LLC, providing consulting services for the development of medical devices, drug delivery systems and combination medical products.

PRACTICAL DETAILS

PAYMENT INFORMATION

REGISTRATION DETAILS

(1) Begin the registration process on at the bottom of this web page and follow the instructions there.
We will need your name, affiliation, and contact information as requested.
After selecting "Verify", you will be prompted to Pay by Credit Card or Pay by Check. If you choose to pay by Credit Card, you will be directed to pay at PayPal. You will receive an email notice when payment has been confirmed. If you select pay by check, please contact Justin Gaynor at the email address in the "Contact Information" section.

If your company requires it, the GGPF Tax ID# will be provided to you by e-mailing a request to Nayan Ashar at ashars@sbcglobal.net. Please note that the conference registration fee covers the short course expenses and is not a tax deductible donation.

(2) Your registration will not be complete until payment is received.

(3) You will be given a receipt when you arrive for the class. If you need a receipt sooner, contact Len Radzilowski at the email address below and ask for one to be mailed to you.

(4) Reservations will be accepted in the order received until the class size limit is reached. Early reservations are encouraged. No reservations will be possible after attendance limits have been met.

(5) If someone other than the intended attendee is performing the registration process, please ensure that it is the intended attendee whose name appears in the appropriate field in the registration. If registering more than one attendee, please register them one at a time.

CANCELLATION POLICY

(1) Cancellations by you: allowed until 5PM Oct. 29 - you will receive a refund minus a fixed $50 administrative cancellation fee. You must cancel in writing or e-mail and have a verifiable acknowledgment from us that you have cancelled in time. No cancellations allowed after 5PM Oct. 29. Registrants who fail to attend and who did not cancel in time will not receive a refund. If you personally cannot attend, another attendee from your organization may substitute (by arrangement only; contact Justin Gaynor).

(2) Cancellations by us: in the unlikely event that not enough registrations are obtained, the class will be canceled. If this happens, you will be notified by Oct. 22. and you will receive a full refund from the GGPF.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For course content, contact Eveleen Tang, etang@amaranthmedical.com

For any changes in registration or to pay by check, contact Justin Gaynor, justinsimicro@gmail.com

For registration difficulties, contact David Olmeijer, dolmeijer@gmail.com

If you can’t reach any of the above, contact Len Radzilowski, lradzilo@tycoelectronics.com