SORAN UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
BASIC EDUCATION SCHOOL
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SCIENCES
SUBJECT OUTLINE
2014-2015
Subject title: Industrial Chemistry
Credit hours:
2 (Theory)
Units:
Unit
Stage
Class schedule:
Duration:
Fourth stage
Lecturer:
E. mail
Course coordinator
E. mail
Kazem Asiaban
Kazem.asiaban@gmail.com
Amjad Ahmed Jumaa
amjad.jumaa@soran.edu.iq
120minutes, one sessions per week
30 weeks
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1. Subject Description
Subject: Industrial chemistry
Industrial chemistry deals with commercial production of chemicals
and related products from natural raw materials and their derivatives. It
enables humanity to experience the benefits of chemistry when we apply
it in the exploitation of materials and energy .When we apply chemistry
in the transformation of materials and energy to make useable products
this results in growth and improvement in areas such as food production,
health, and hygiene, shelter and clothing. The economic growth of
industrialized countries relies on the manufacturing industry for finished
products. The goal of studying industrial chemistry at university is to try
and bridge the gap between classical chemistry and chemistry is applied
in industry. The chemical industry is highly globalized and produces
thousands of chemicals from a wide variety of raw materials by means of
varied technologies for varied end uses. It is therefore important to base
the study of industrial chemistry on an understanding of the structure of
the industry and the unit operations and unit processes that make up the
chemical processes. On the basis of natural raw materials sources and the
chemistry involved, we find it easier to study industrial inorganic and
industrial organic chemistry separately. Through the electrolysis of brine,
we obtain chlorine and sodium hydroxide both of which are important
reactants in organic synthesis of products such as petrochemicals and
detergents respectively. By fixing nitrogen, we obtain ammonia, from
which we can make fertilizers. From sulphur, we get sulphuric acid,
which we use, in the manufacture of phosphate fertilizers. Mineral ores as
well as being raw materials for basic chemicals are the source of pure
metals, which we use elsewhere in building and construction,
manufacture of equipment, machines and jewellery. Turning now to
organic chemical industry, we use petroleum as the source of
petrochemicals and synthetic polymers. Fermentation enables us to
convert natural organic materials into chemicals, some like penicillin
being pharmaceutical ingredients. From natural oils and fats, we obtain
soaps and detergents.
2. Require Background or Experience
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Organic chemistry
Models of molecules
Structural Formulas
Chain reactions
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3. Subject Objective
A. Knowledge and understanding:
Students will have an understanding through study different subjects in
industrial chemistry, like polymer industry and types of polymers and
use, inorganic polymers, Soap and non-soap detergent, pharmaceutical,
oil and petrochemical and petrochemical industries.
B. Subject-specific and practical skills:
Students will be able to discuss topics relating to Industrial chemistry
with others in a meaningful way.
4. Text book(s) and Readings:
[1] C. A. Heaton, third edition, 1996, An Introduction to Industrial Chemistry.
[2] Fobrizio Cavani and Gabriele Centi, Siglinda Perathoner, Ferruccio Trifir, 2009,
Sustainable Industrial Chemistry: Principles, Tools and Industrial Examples.
[3] J. E. Mark, H. R. Allcock, R. West, Inorganic Polymers, Oxford university press,
2005.
[4] Darrell D. Ebbing, Steven D. Gammon, General Chemistry, 9th edition, Houghton
Mifflin Company, USA, 2009.
5. Student Materials:
1. Textbook and References
2. Lecture Notes
3. CD and internet resources
6. Collage Facilities
1. Classroom with Whiteboard and projection facilities
2. College library
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7. Subject Outline
Subject Outline:
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Week 16
Week 17
Week 18
Week 19
Week 20
Week 21
Week 22
Week 23
Week 24
Week 25
Week 26
Week 27
Week 28
Week 29
Week 30
Introduction to chemistry and industry chemistry.
Polymer industry.
Types of polymers and use.
Plastics
Polyethylene (low density-high density).
Rubber
Nuclear Chemistry
Nylon Industry
THE FIRST EXAME
Polyester (Polyethylene terephthalate)
Inorganic polymers
Silicon industry
Polythiazyl polymer
Soap and non-soap detergent
Pharmaceuticals
pain killers and antipyrine
Antibiotics
Carcinogens
THE SECOND EXAM
Oil and petrochemical
Crude oil
Crude oil components
Crude oil purification / Refining
Cracking
Petrochemical industry
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
The Haber Process and the Ostwald Process
Nanotechnology: Fundamental Principles and Applications
Nanostructured Materials: Industrial Applications
THE THIRD EXAM
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8. Instructional Methods:
a. Lecture / Discussion sessions
b. Questions and Answers
c. Homework's and Readings
d. Quizzes
9. Evaluation of Outcomes
Evaluation for each course will be based on the following:
First Course
1st Exam
30%
nd
2 Exam
30%
Quizzes
40%
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100%
Second Course
1st Exam
30%
nd
2 Exam
30%
Quizzes
40%
--------------------------------Total
100%
Total mark is 25/40 for theory and 15/40 for practical.
10. Final Exam Data:
Pointed by the examination committee
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Sample of Questions and Answers:
 Definition with other requirement, example:
1. The Haber process reaction is:
A. Reversible and the production of ammonia is exothermic.
B. Reversible and the production of ammonia is endothermic.
C. Irreversible and the production of ammonia is exothermic.
D. Irreversible and the production of ammonia is endothermic.
Answer:
A. Reversible and the production of ammonia is exothermic.
2. What kind of Chain-Growth Polymerization are shown the in the reaction
below?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Cationic Chain-Growth Polymerization
Anionic Chain-Growth Polymerization
Ziegler-Natta Catalytic Polymerization
Radical Chain-Growth Polymerization
Answer:
D. Radical Chain-Growth Polymerization
3. How does the elasticity of rubber arise? Describe stretching the network of
chains with an example of geometric isomerization. (5)
The rubber elasticity is arises from changes in entropy of the network.
Rubber molecules are capable of geometric isomerization, examples of which are cis
and trans, just like any other unsaturated organic molecule. Upon stretching the
network of chains, no “configurational” changes take place. That is, cis is not changed
to trans and thus there is no configurational contribution to entropy.
4. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words: (2)
…………………….. , are cylindric nanostructures with graphene layers
arranged as stacked cones, cups or plates. Carbon nanofibers with graphene
layers wrapped into perfect cylinders are called ………………….. .
Answer:
Carbon nanofibers (CNFs), are cylindric nanostructures with graphene layers
arranged as stacked cones, cups or plates. Carbon nanofibers with graphene layers
wrapped into perfect cylinders are called carbon nanotubes.
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