RESEARCH ON IMPROVED EPOXY RESINS.

Abstract

The purpose of this program is to define the correlation of novel polyepoxide molecular configurations with the physical properties of cured resins as the initial step in providing significant improvements in filament reinforced plastics for deep submergence structures. The synthesis and evaluation of new epoxy resin configurations was continued. Increased emphasis was placed on greater realization of the potential performance of the more promising epoxy resins through such variables as formulation, handling technique, resin quality and curing schedules. Significant improvement in the interlaminar shear strength of ERRA-0300 was achieved through formulation. Preliminary data for shear strength after water boil and for flexural stress rupture properties in salt water are reported for ERLA-0400, ERRA0300 and ERNA-0386 to indicate the type of performance to be expected under service conditions. Physical property data accumulated under the program were compared to the molecular spacing within each epoxy resin configuration. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0610036

Entities

People

  • A. C. Soldatos
  • J. R. Harvey
  • R. F. Sellers
  • S. G. Smith Jr.
  • W. P. Mulvaney

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Epoxy Resins
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Physical Properties
  • Plastics
  • Reinforced Plastics
  • Resins
  • Salt Water
  • Shear Strength
  • Water

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Polymer Science and Engineering.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space