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In 1943 P.Castan filed US patent covering the curing of the resins with
dibasic acids
Phenol
Acetone
Bis – Phenol A
Bis- phenol A with melting point 153o C is used for most of the
applications.
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Epichlorohydrin
Starting material for the preparation of Epichlorohydrin is propylene
and chlorine. The material is a colourless liquid.
With n =0, the product reduces to diglycide ether and the molecular
than 4000.
parameters
Epoxide equivalent
Hydrooxyl equivalent
This is the weight of the resin (in gram) containing 1 gram chemical
equivalent epoxy
Light colour
Low viscosity
1. FILLERS
2. DILUENTS
3. FLEXIBILIZERS
4. COLORENTS AND DYES
5. RHEOLOGICAL ADDITIVES
6. THICKINING AGENTS
Other Additives
Hydrophobic fumedCORPORATE
silicasTRAINING
are used as thickening agents.
AND PLANNING
REINFORCEMENT
Reinforcement used in epoxy systems are similar to that of
unsaturated polyester resin
As a general rule that the amines are fast curing and give good
chemical resistance but most are skin sensitive.
Organic anhydrides are less toxic and give cured products with
high HDT. They do not cross-link the resin at room temperature.
Mechanical
Density D.792 g/cm3 1.8 to 1.9 1.8 to 1.9 1.8 to 1.9
Compressive strength D.795 N/mm2 120 to 200 140 to 180 140to 180
Thermal
Service temperature in air without mechanical
loading
Electrical
Surface resistance D 257 Ohms 12 12 12
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Resistance to chemicals
Flammability
Toxicological Assessment
3. Epoxy Laminates
4. Powder coating
5. Epoxy Prepregs
Welds and damaged parts are protected with an epoxy putty (curing
Secondary Processing
Secondary processing of epoxy resin such as cutting joining and
surface finishing are similar to that of unsaturated polyester resin.
Epoxy reactive resins are available in solid and liquid (unthinned and
Tools like Patterns, jigs, metal shaping moulds and vacuum forming
moulds are frequently made from epoxy castings
Deep diving submersible pump from acrylic and epoxy resins will
provide diving capability to depths of 6500 feet
Since from the early stage of introduction of epoxy resins, they have
been a dominant force in adhesives and bonding.
Epoxy resin also been used with Aramid fibres for filament wound
rocket motors and pressure vessels.
Epoxide resins reinforced with carbon and aramid fibres have been
used in small boats with a 40% saving in weight over traditional
polyester/glass fibre composite.
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Aramide/epoxy composites also being used as helmets for military
purposes to replace steel.
Surface Coating
1. Antennas
• Carbon - Epoxy
• Graphite Fibre – Epoxy
2. Structures
• Carbon - Epoxy
• Graphite – Epoxy
3. Gas Bottles
• Graphite Fibre - Epoxy
• Kevlar – Epoxy
4. Solar Panels
• Carbon Fibre – Epoxy
5. Inserts
• Silica - Epoxy
• Carbon Fibre – Epoxy
Solar Panel
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Filament winding on a four axes, three spindle winder using
carbon/fiberglass fibers for CNG tanks for buses and cars.