CHEMIO3 - 2012-13
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This is a chemistry course that will examine the
processes
the chemical industry uses to manipulate billions of kilograms of
inorganic and
organic compounds each year, from agricultural fertilizers to the
polymers used
to coat solar panels. The
first third of
the course will focus on inorganic materials, which are
particularly important
in industries like fertilizers and pulp and paper. The last two
thirds of the
course involves organic chemistry.
First, we will consider the petrochemical industry
including the
upgrading processes that convert petroleum into 7 key feedstock
materials such
as ethylene and toluene. The conversion of these materials into
precursors for
the polymer and other industries will be discussed. Second,
polymerization
processes will be studied. Consideration
will
be given to both the challenges and opportunities facing chemical
producers, including developing and protecting intellectual
property, managing
energy costs and adapting processes to minimize the impact of
chemical
production on human health and the environment.
For information, Contact M. A. Brook