Electron curing of epoxy resins: Initiator and concentration effects on curing dose and rheological properties

Vincent J. Lopata, Minda Chung, Christopher J. Janke, Stephen J. Havens

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Abstract

A Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) using Electron Beam (EB) Polymer Matrix Composite (PMC) curing technology has, as one of its major objectives, the development of high-performance matrix resins. The program has been very successful in expanding the number of available electron-curable matrix resins, with a wide variety of properties. This major development in radiation-curable resins was brought about by the use of various cationic initiators. This report describes the effects of different initiators and initiator concentrations on the curing dose and rheological properties of selected resins such as EPON 862 and Tactix 123.

Original languageEnglish
Pages901-910
Number of pages10
StatePublished - 1996
Externally publishedYes
EventProceedings of the 1996 28th International SAMPE Technical Conference - Seattle, WA, USA
Duration: Nov 4 1996Nov 7 1996

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of the 1996 28th International SAMPE Technical Conference
CitySeattle, WA, USA
Period11/4/9611/7/96

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