Textile Chemistry

Paper Code: 
HCT 126
Credits: 
6
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to-

  1. To acquaint the students about the polymers of the textile fibers
  2. To understand the chemistry, production and fundamental properties of natural and synthetic fibers
  3. To familiarize with the chemical processing from desizing to finishing of textiles

Course

Learning Outcomes                       (at course level)

Learning and Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

 

 

 

HCT 126

 

 

Textile Chemistry

(Practical)

 

 

The students will be able to –

COCT25: Examine various textile fibers

COCT26: Analyze the mechanism of dyeing of various fibers

COCT27: Compare the methods and equipments used for dyeing fabrics

COCT28: Outline the concept of different dyeing techniques

COCT29: Apply the principles and techniques of colorimeter or spectrophotometer to determine the dye content

COCT30: Analyze the methods of examine fiber blends and their application in various textiles

Approach in Teaching:

Discussion, Interactive Lectures, Power Point Presentation, Demonstrations

 

Learning Activities for the Students:

Self Learning Assignments/Projects

Portfolio Development,  Individual and Group Projects, Open Book Test, Semester End Examination

 

 

CONTENTS

  • Identification of fibers – visual, microscopic, burning and chemical tests.             14hrs

 

  • Quantitative Analysis of Blends – P/C, P/V, P/W, C/W                                        10hrs

 

  • Desizing, scouring, bleaching, mercerization of cotton fabric.                                10hrs

 

  • Swelling characteristics of cotton fiber.                                                            12hrs

 

  • Identification of dyes, direct, reactive, azoic, vat, sulphur, acid and disperse dyes on fabrics.                                                                                                                                           28 hrs

 

  • Use of Colorimeter / Spectrophotometer for determination of dye content through optical density measurement calibration curve                                                                      16 hrs

 

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Shenai, V.A., (1991) An Introduction to the Chemistry of Dyestuffs, Sevak, Prakashan, Mumbai.
  • Trotman, E.R. (1975) Dyeing and Chemical Technology of Textile Fibers, Charles Griffino Company Ltd., London.

 

 

References: 
  • Shenai, V.A., (1984) Technology of Textile Processing, Vol.-IX, Sevak Publication, Mumbai
  • Cook, J.Gordon., Hand Book of Textile Fibers: Man-Made Fibers, Merrow Publishing Co. Ltd., England.
  • Moncrief, R.W., Manmade Fibers, John Willey & Sons, New York.
  • Marsh, J.T, (1979) An Introduction to Textile Finishing, B.I., Publications.

 

 

Academic Year: 
2021-2022
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