Abstract
For tetrafunctional formulations, Flory's classic analysis yields the value of 58% for conversion at gel point. This study utilizes a recently developed mechanistic kinetic model for epoxy-amine reactions to calculate the time needed to reach 58% conversion. That time was then compared to the gel time determined from rheological measurements and the two were found to be in superb agreement.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 207-209 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Polymer |
Volume | 34 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1993 |
Keywords
- cure
- epoxy-amine
- kinetics
- modelling
- rheology
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Organic Chemistry
- Polymers and Plastics
- Materials Chemistry