Polymers in Electrical and Electronic Applications

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2 DAY LECTURE
OFFERED ONCE:
July 10-11, 2012 (CRS# 00.740-012)
8:30am-5:00pm

TUITION: $925

OVERVIEW
Polymers are very important materials for electrical and dielectric applications. The subject of electrical properties of polymers covers an extremely diverse range of molecular phenomena. In contrast to metals, in which electrical field response is one of electronic conduction, polymers may respond in a more varied manner. This seminar explores these responses, their evaluation and practical applications. A test laboratory session will be included.

AUDIENCE
Intended for application engineers, researchers, technologists, middle management and for all those interested in this subject. Prerequisite is knowledge of basic chemistry and physics. Some experience and/or understanding of polymer science and technology would be helpful.

CONTENT

• Basic principles of insulation and conduction in nonmetallic systems (electric and magnetic fields, dielectric properties, conduction in nonmetallic systems, semi-conductors)
• Electrical properties of polymers (polarity, insulation and conduction in polymers, chemical aspects of electrical properties of polymers, chemical and structural control, triboelectric properties, piezo- and pyroelectric polymers, electrostatic charges, control of static charges)
• Effects of temperature, frequency on electrical properties of polymers and their practical utilization
• Effects of aging on electrical properties of polymers and their consequences
• Testing of electrical properties of polymers (dielectric constant, dielectric loss, dielectric strength, arc resistance)
• Applications (bulk systems and coatings)
• Recent developments

INSTRUCTOR
J. George Drobny