ISSN:
0142-2421
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Polymer and Materials Science
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
The durability of photocured resins adhered to ceramic substrates has been investigated. Monochromated XPS and time-of-flight SIMS were employed to determine the precise locus of failure in butt-joints comprised of a photocured resin adhered to either a 96% pure, debased alumina substrate or single-crystal silicon. Prolonged (〉 14 days) immersion in water at 50°C resulted in cohesive failure, with 1-2 nm of polymer remaining on one of the ceramic substrates. An absence in the spectrum of any components attributable to characteristic groups from a major constituent of the polymer within this overlayer suggested the possibility that one of the minor resin components was aggregating at the organic/inorganic interface to produce an in situ weak boundary layer. The interactions of some of the organic molecules present in the formulation with the α-alumina substrate were investigated using molecular modelling techniques to indicate the most favourable interactions with the substrate. Durability studies were also carried out on a reformulated photocured resin to investigate the effect of removal of the ethoxylated methacrylate monomer, suspected of being the principal organic component at the weak boundary layer, on both joint performance and locus of failure.
Additional Material:
7 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/sia.740230511
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