An early stage in the reaction of thermosetting resins in which the material is fusible and still soluble in certain liquids.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Also known commonly as glue. A substance in a liquid or semi-liquid state that adheres or bonds materials together through surface attachment. Adhesives usually require a controlled temperature for curing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
The change in properties of a material over time when tested under defined environmental conditions. Aging can lead to improvement or deterioration of the material\u2019s properties.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
A curing agent for epoxy resins. Amines are derivatives of ammonia (NH3<\/sub>).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Ancillaries<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>Useful accessories used for different working steps for a variety of product applications. Examples include; squeeze bottles, wax sheets, needles, syringes, adhesives, meter mix equipment, release agents, sealers, fillers and glass fabrics.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>B<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>B-Stage<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>An intermediate stage in the reaction of thermosetting resins in which the material softens when heated and swells when in contact with certain liquids, but may not entirely fuse or dissolve. The resin in an uncured thermosetting system is usually in this stage.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Bond<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>The adhesion of materials by adhesives.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Bond Strength<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>The unit load applied in tension, compression, flexure, peel, impact, cleavage or shear, required to break an adhesive assembly with failure occurring in or near the plane of the bond.<\/div><\/div><\/div>