ISSN:
1572-8943
Keywords:
characterization
;
epoxy
;
extended cure time
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract Five epoxy resins of different chemistry and functionality were cured with DDS (4,4′-diaminodiphenyl sulfone) using 2, 8 and 14 h curecycles. Both Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA) were used to characterize reaction behavior and cured properties of the resin systems. In addition, static mechanical tests and density measurements were integrated with the thermal characterization methods to correlate resin properties with process time. Flexural three-point bending experiments showed that the resins tended to have higher yield stress and toughness values at extended cure times. The improved mechanical properties could be attributed to the full development of the epoxy molecular structure, in the form of cross-linked networks and molecular rearrangement. These results suggest that extended cure times or high temperature post-curing may be required to obtain the resin's ultimate mechanical properties for high performance composites.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01980758
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