CRITICAL CHEMICAL METHODS FOR INCREASING EPOXY STRENGTH, FLEXIBILITY, AND DURABILITY<P>Epoxy properties and characteristics Techniques for improving epoxy strength, flexibility, and durability Testing and quality control guidelines<P>Based on a popular course sponsored by the Society of Plastics Engineers, this comprehensive text presents a variety of methods to ensure optimum epoxy performance and reliability. <P>The book begins with the fundamentals of epoxy chemistry, then quickly moves on to topics such as: fillers, filler treatments, and surfactants. Inside the book you'll find techniques for improving flexibility, durability and strength of epoxy adhesive formulations. <P>Complete Details on Formulating Epoxy Adhesives, Including: Chemical properties of various epoxies Testing and quality control methods Regulations and standards Optimal formulations and manufacturing processes<P>SINGLE-SOURCE GUIDANCE ON THE FORMULATION OF EPOXY ADHESIVES: <BR>* Introduction to the Formulation of Epoxy Adhesives * Epoxy Polymer Properties * Quality Control, Tests, and Regulations * Epoxy Resins * Epoxy Curing Agents and Catalysts * Modifying Constituents * Epoxy Polymer Morphology * Property Improvements via Formulation * Formulations Based on Type of Substrate * Formulations Based on Cure or Application Methods * Formulation Based on End Use * Formulation Based on Environment * Processing of Epoxy Formulations

Types of epoxy polymer backbones, curatives, resinous modifiers, and special additives and fillers are among the tools available to formulators for developing epoxy adhesive systems for new applications. This formulator's guide to epoxy technology tools provides a collection of epoxy adhesive formulations for specific applications, and "accessory" information on surface preparation, application processes, and curing methods. Chapters discuss the synthesis of raw materials and the physical and chemical properties important for adhesives; describe raw materials commonly employed in formulating epoxy adhesives; present formulation details; and describe processes and equipment employed in the formulation and end use of epoxy adhesives.
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Types of epoxy polymer backbones, curatives, resinous modifiers, and special additives and fillers are among the tools available to formulators for developing epoxy adhesive systems for new applications. This formulator's guide to epoxy technology tools provides a collection of epoxy adhesive formulations for specific applications, and "accessory" information on surface preparation, application processes, and curing methods. Chapters discuss the synthesis of raw materials and the physical and chemical properties important for adhesives; describe raw materials commonly employed in formulating epoxy adhesives; present formulation details; and describe processes and equipment employed in the formulation and end use of epoxy adhesives. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Unmodified, epoxy resins cause certain problems for both the adhesive formulator and end-user. They are often rigid and brittle; hence, impact resistance and peel strength are poor. For decades, Chemist have been vigorously working to minimize these major shortcomings. Based on a popular course sponsored by the Society of Plastics Engineers and written by an authority in the field, this comprehensive text presents a variety of methods to accomplish what up to now has been a formidable task. Beginning with epoxy chemistry, moving on to fillers, filler treatments, and surfactants, and ending with current and future development in formulating Epoxy Adhesives, this rigorous text addressed the problem of improving flexibility, durability and strength by adding chemical groups to the epoxy structure either via the base resin or the curing agent or by adding separate flexibilizing resins to the formulation to create an epoxy-hybrid adhesive.

Edward Petrie has been active in the adhesives industry for over 35 years — both in the formulation side and the end-use sides of the industry. He has a BS (Chemical Engineering) and MS (Polymer Science) degrees from Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA from Duquesne University. Throughout his 35 years in the industry.