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X-Ray Diffraction Characterization of Polymers Course

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200-1370 03/25/2025 - 03/25/2025 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 240 South Forge Street, Akron, Ohio 44325 Classroom 217 (Located inside the National Polymer Innovation Center)
200-1371 05/20/2025 - 05/20/2025 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 240 South Forge Street, Akron, Ohio 44325 Classroom 217 (Located inside the National Polymer Innovation Center)
Cost: $1,000.00 USD
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CEU's: 0.5
Instructor: Dr. Andrew Knoll

Course Overview

The course provides a hands-on look at identifying polymers using X-ray diffraction characterization techniques in a lab setting. XRD characterization can be used to identify polymers and additives, determine crystallinity of polymers, and determine properties of novel thin film materials. XRD can be a strong supporting technique to help better understand polymer products.

Rigaku Smart Lab XRD

Instructor Biography:

Knoll

Dr. Andrew Knoll is an experienced surface scientist with a degree in materials science and engineering from University of Maryland College Park. His dissertation involved surface characterization of polymers exposed to low temperature plasmas. Dr. Knoll has been working for University of Akron Polymer Science department since 2018 working as an instrumentation scientist and adjunct professor.

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This course will cover the fundamental science, hands-on use, and data analysis examples for the characterization technique of X-ray diffraction. We will be meeting in the NPIC labs on The University of Akron campus and using a Rigaku Smartlab XRD system.

QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions or need more information about this course, please contact:

Penelope Pinkston
330-972-8303
penelo1@uakron.edu

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Registration information: Registration shall remain open until posted as closed on the course listing on this site.

Registrations must be guaranteed by check, a purchase order number or a credit card, otherwise the registration will not be processed. Checks should be made payable to "The Akron Polymer Technology Services Training Center" and must include a copy of your completed registration form. Course fees are due before attending.

All registrations—whether by online, phone, fax or mail—will be confirmed and considered binding and subject to all cancellation policies. If you do not receive a confirmation prior to the class, please call The Akron Polymer Technology Services Training Center to verify your registration.

Course fee includes classroom instruction, instructional materials, parking permits, continental breakfast, lunch, beverages and refreshment breaks. Travel and hotel accommodations are not included.

ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED AND ON A FIRST-COME BASIS. EARLY REGISTRATION IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!

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