CHEM 240 - Industrial Process Chemistry

Institution:

Baton Rouge Community College

Subject:

Chemistry

Description:

Lecture 0, Lab 3, Credit 1 Introduces students to the chemical processes used in the chemical industry in the United States. Concentrates on teaching the chemistry of this industry's raw materials obtained from oil and other sources plus the synthesis reactions used to produce other chemicals, monomers, and polymers used in everyday life. Emphasizes chemicals produced industrially in Louisiana. Discusses the structure/ property relationships for chemicals and polymers plus the naming of these chemicals. Also discusses monomers, additives, modifiers, catalysts and polymer design, fabrication, testing, and applications. Covers reaction mechanisms plus manufacturing information. Prerequisites: CHEM 210 and CHEM 220

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mybrcc.edu

Phone Number:

(225) 216-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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