Epoxy Adhesive Formulations
- 11h 16m
- Edward M. Petrie
- McGraw-Hill
- 2006
Critical Chemical Methods for Increasing Epoxy Strength, Flexibility, and Durability
- Epoxy properties and characteristics
- Techniques for improving epoxy strength, flexibility, and durability
- Testing and quality control guidelines
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.
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.
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
About the Author
Edward M Petrie has been active in the adhesives industry for over 37 years—both in the formulation and the end-use sides of the industry. He has BS (Chemical Engineering) and MS (Polymer Science) degrees from Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA from Duquesne University.
Mr. Petrie has authored over 100 papers on adhesives as well as the popular Handbook of Adhesives and Sealants (McGraw-Hill, 2000) and Plastic Materials and Processes—A Concise Encyclopedia (John Wiley & Sons, 2003). Mr. Petrie has also given seminars on adhesives and adhesion to corporations, universities, government organizations, and professional societies.
In this Book
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Epoxy Adhesives
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Epoxy Resin Chemistry
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Important Properties of Epoxy Adhesives
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Epoxy Resins
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Epoxy Curing Agents and Catalysts
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Solvents and Diluents
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Hybrid Resins
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Flexibilizers and Tougheners
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Fillers and Extenders
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Adhesion Promoters and Primers
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Room Temperature Curing Epoxy Adhesives
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Elevated-Temperature Curing Liquid and Paste Epoxy Adhesives
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Solid Epoxy Adhesive Systems
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Unconventional Epoxy Adhesives
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Effect of the Service Environment
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Epoxy Adhesives on Selected Substrates
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Processing of Epoxy Adhesives
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Health and Safety Issues
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Quality Control and Specifications
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Testing
