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Overview of Epoxy (Epoxy)

Overview of Epoxy (Epoxy) including background, history, advantages, limitations and typical applications.

Background: Epoxy Resins first became commercially applied in the aerospace industry in the early 1950s and have rapidly infiltrated almost every industrial sector since that time.

 Epoxy Generics
- Epoxy
- Vinyl Ester

 
 Typical Epoxy Applications

- Adhesives
- Electrical Parts
- Coating Applications
- Laminates
- Molds/Dies/Tools
- Bonding
- Tooling
- Military Applications
- Semiconductor Molding Compounds

 
 Advantages of Epoxy
- Viscosity, Low
- Chemical Resistance, Good
- General Purpose
- Strength, High
- Thermal Shock Resistance, Good
- Impact Resistance, Good
- Thermal Stability, Good
- Corrosion Resistance, Good
- Dimensional Stability, Good
 
 Disadvantages of Epoxy
- Poor oxidative stability and some moisture sensitivity
- Thermal stability limited to 350 to 450°F
- Specialty grades are comparatively expensive

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