In this lab, we evaluate a polymer chemical reaction and the entanglement of these polymers that form an elastic compound that can be molded into a bouncy ball toy. Students will analyze the effect of temperature on the elasticity, or ‘bounciness’, of the ball.
| Module details | |
|---|---|
| Topics | Materials & Properties |
| Best-suited audience | Array |
| Interactive? | Yes |
| Approx. time requirement | 45 minutes |
| AIChE community affiliation | AIChE at NC State, AIChE Eastern Local Section 078, Southern Division, Andrew Berley, Jacob Berg, Haley Ni |
| Approx. # of volunteers | 1 per 15-20 students |
| Recommended audience size | 15-20 students/volunteer |
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