Thermal Stability of an Epoxy Adhesive

Article Preview

Abstract:

An epoxy adhesive and its curing agent are tested using differential scaning calorimetry under different atmospheres and after different exposure times to natural air to analyze its thermal properties. The results show that after the pure epoxy, the curing agent and the adhesive mixture of them are exposed in natural air for different period of time, all show different levels of decline in thermal stability and more complicated reactions when tested in the DSC and TGA in O2 and air, while the thermal properties remain stable when they are tested in an inert gas like N2. And according to the mechanical property tests and SEM results, the mechanical properties of the adhesive mixture in N2 are better than that in air. The results indicate that inert gas can protect the property of this kind of adhesive and thus increase its bond strength.

You might also be interested in these eBooks

Info:

Periodical:

Pages:

257-262

Citation:

Online since:

October 2014

Export:

Price:

Permissions CCC:

Permissions PLS:

Сopyright:

© 2014 Trans Tech Publications Ltd. All Rights Reserved

Share:

Citation:

* - Corresponding Author

[1] M. Wang, Y. Huang, Application Manual of Adhesives, Chemical Industry Press, China, (2003).

Google Scholar

[2] P. Chen, D. Wang, Epoxy Resin and its Application, Chemical Industry Press, China, (2004).

Google Scholar

[3] J. Gu, Bonding Theory and Bonding Basis, Science Press in Chinese, China, (2003).

Google Scholar

[4] O. D. L. Osa, V.A. Alvarez, A.N. Fraga, M. E. Martınez, A. Vazquez, Loss of Mechanical Properties by Water Absorption of Vinyl-Ester Reinforced with Glass Fiber, J. Reinf Plast Compos. 25(2006) 215–221.

DOI: 10.1177/0731684406056444

Google Scholar

[5] T. Achour, B. B. Bachir, B. Serier, Numerical Analysis of the Performances of the Bonded Composite Patch for Reducing Stress Concentration and Repairing Cracks at Notch, J. Comput Mater Sci. 28(2003) 41–48.

DOI: 10.1016/s0927-0256(03)00054-5

Google Scholar