CHE5163 - Paper production properties and use

Leader(s): I Parker

Offered

Clayton Second semester 2009 (On-campus block of classes)

Synopsis

Fibre properties, structure of paper, mechanical and optical properties of paper, effects of humidity and temperature on paper properties, penetration of liquids into paper and properties of composites containing paper. Products with specific performance characteristics such as newsprint, packaging, office papers and tissue products, including the market structure for such products and the processes and techniques used in their manufacture.

Assessment

Internal (department) assessment.