ISSN:
0032-3888
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Chemical Engineering
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
,
Physics
Notes:
Problems associated with single-lap shear testing of a structural epoxy adhesive are discussed relative to analyses of the epoxy by infrared spectroscopy, gel permeation chromatography, scanning electron microscopy and other instrumental methods. The value of analytical techniques for assessing the adhesive's cure are shown, including a peculiar correlation of lap shear bond strength with the adhesive's initial uncured state as defined by infrared spectroscopy and gel permeation chromatography. This resulted in the development of definitive batch-to-batch adhesive quality control methods and specifications involving the water content, curing agent, and oxirane concentrations of the uncured system.
Additional Material:
13 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pen.760140902
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