The Time-Temperature-Transformation (TTT) Diagram as a Basis for Relating the Formation and Properties of Reactive Coatings.

Abstract

A review of research in the author's laboratory is presented. Interrelationships between reaction conditions and material properties of thermosetting and high Tg polymers are discussed from the point of view of generalized time-temperature-transformation (TTT) diagram. The TBA torsion pendulum is discussed as a technique for characterizing reactive coatings. Keywords: Cure, Vitrification, Glass transition, Solvent evaporation, Thermal degradation, Kinetics, Time-temperature-transformation cure diagrams, Torsional braid analysis, Density.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA190872

Entities

People

  • John K. Gillham

Organizations

  • Princeton University

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemical Kinetics
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chemistry
  • Critical Temperature
  • Diagrams
  • Elastomers
  • Glass Transition Temperature
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Military Research
  • Plastics
  • Polymeric Films
  • Resins
  • Transition Temperature
  • Transitions

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  • Polymer Science and Engineering.
  • Theoretical Analysis.