2. Properties of epoxy resins
2.1 General
Separate product specifications are covered in , as they are used to control the raw materials delivered to the user.
The main properties of epoxy resins are listed below:
the final phase, in which the resin is cross-linked with a hardener, is a polyaddition reaction: hence minimal shrinkage, with the possibility of casting very large masses;
the low water absorption and absence of post-shrinkage give these products exceptional dimensional stability, making them ideal for use in tooling, in particular for reproduction models, drilling jigs, master models... ;
their ability to maintain their initial electrical performance,...
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References
Standardization
French standards
French Standards Association (AFNOR)
- Matières plastiques. Détermination de la déformation à la chaleur (essai Martens). - T 51-070 - 3-74
- Plastiques. Résines à l'état liquide ou en émulsions ou dispersions. Détermination de la viscosité Brookfield. - NF T 51-210 - 6-85
- Plastiques. Polymères à l'état liquide ou en émulsion ou dispersion. Détermination de la viscosité au moyen...
Resin manufacturers
Ciba-Geigy (brand: Araldite ).
Dow Chemical Co (trademarks: DER and DEN ).
Dow France.
Shell Chemical Co. (brands: Epon, Eponol, Epikote ).
Shell Chemicals.
UCC (Union Carbide Corp. Plastics Division) (brand: Unox ).
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