Method of Rendering Nitrile Elastomer Surfaces Receptive for Bonding by Epoxy Adhesives.
Abstract
A method of preparing nitrile elastomer surfaces for bonding by epoxy adhesives is presented. A treating solution comprising a dilute concentration of a mineral acid such as HCl in a carrier comprising water and either alcohol or ketones is prepared. The treating solution is applied to the elastomer surface with the surface being hydrolyzed in a mild manner thereby providing an improved adherable surface for covalent bonding by epoxy adhesives. A surfactant can be added to the treating solution for cleaning the surface to enhance the surface treatment. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 08, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADD007672
Entities
People
- Martin H. Kaufman
Organizations
- United States Department of the Navy