Making glues Lesson 1

© Nuffield Foundation 2012

Science in the workplace

Making gluesLesson 1


What would the world be like without glue?


Learning outcomes

• Describe some of the roles involved in producing a consumer product

• Explain the role that science has in the development and production of new products

• Create and carry out a plan to make glues of different formulations and test their strength


Question

What is the best milk glue for sticking wood?

Can you make and test glues of different formulations to find out?


Making the glue

• Mix together milk and vinegar

• Heat the mixture• Filter it• Divide the solid into

portions• Neutralise each portion

with a different base• Repeat with a different

milk


Work in teams

Lab TechnicianMeasure and weigh out the chemicalsLabel the chemicalsLabel the glues which have been made

Product Development ChemistUse the chemicals weighed out by the

lab technician to separate the milk into curds and whey

Neutralise the curds to make the glue

Product Development ManagerDesign the work you do to ensure a variety of glues are madeOversee the smooth running of your teamEnsure everyone is busy

Product Testing TechnicianSet up the glues for testingEnsure that the tests will be fairLabel everything for testing


Making Glues Lesson 2


Learning outcomes

• Describe some of the roles involved in producing a consumer product

• Explain the role that science has in the development an production of new products

• Create and carry out a plan to make glues of different formulations and test their strength


Team meeting

You need to be prepared to give a short presentation (30-60 seconds) about one of the following What you did to make the glues What you did to set up the glues for testing How you might to test the glues Any predictions for what you might find out


Testing the glues

• Set up a testing station • Rest the lolly sticks on

two chairs with a gap between them

• Hang weights on the lolly sticks

• Record what weight they can hold before the glue fails


Careers in product developmentWhere do these careers fit in the timeline for getting a new product to market? Sales and marketing Product development chemist Formulation chemist Post sales advisory chemist Technician to carry out testing Manufacturing


Careers in product development

Product development chemist

Technician to carry out testing

Formulation chemist

Manufacturing

Sales and marketing

Post sales advisory chemist

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Making glues Lesson 1